23 is owned by the Nelson Electric Tramway Society and is operated by a Motorman and a Conductor who are volunteers.
Operation is dependent on the fares collected, sale of postcards, pins, and donations.
The streetcar is run on weekends only from Easter Weekend to Victoria Day. Daily operation is from Victoria Day to Labour Day. Weekend operation is run again from Labour Day to Thanksgiving Weekend. A routine stop is made in both directions at the Chahko Mika Mall Station and flag stops are made at the Car Barn, the Soccer Field and the Power Shed for passengers wishing to board or leave at any of those locations. Passengers wishing to board at one location and leave prior to completing a full round trip can obtain a ticket from the Conductor and re-board on a later trip to complete their journey.