LA Metro LIFE Program – Free or Discounted Rides for Low-Income Residents (LA County)
Transportation — Bus Pass / Transit Voucher Assistance in California. LA Metro's LIFE (Low Income Fare is Easy) program provides free or heavily discounted rides for low-income Los Angeles County residents receiving EBT/SNAP, CalWORKS, or meeting income requirements. New enrollees receive 90 days of unlimited free rides, then 20 free regional rides per month on any participating transit system. Useful for OC residents who commute into LA.
Phone: (323) 466-3876
Website: https://www.metro.net/riding/fares/life/
Services offered: First 90 days: unlimited free rides on any participating LA-area transit system. After 90 days: 20 free regional rides per month. Loaded on TAP card. Valid on: LA Metro Bus and Rail, Dash, Big Blue Bus, Foothill Transit, Torrance Transit, and most SoCal transit providers.
Ages served: Low-income adults; EBT/SNAP or CalWORKS recipients; all ages
Good to know: Must be LA County resident OR be eligible based on income (at or below 200% federal poverty level). OC residents who work/travel in LA may benefit. Apply at metro.net/life or in person at a Metro Customer Center. TAP card required.
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Frequently asked questions about LA Metro LIFE Program – Free or Discounted Rides for Low-Income Residents (LA County)
How do I contact LA Metro LIFE Program – Free or Discounted Rides for Low-Income Residents (LA County)?
You can call LA Metro LIFE Program – Free or Discounted Rides for Low-Income Residents (LA County) at (323) 466-3876 in California. Their website is https://www.metro.net/riding/fares/life/.
What services does LA Metro LIFE Program – Free or Discounted Rides for Low-Income Residents (LA County) offer?
LA Metro LIFE Program – Free or Discounted Rides for Low-Income Residents (LA County) offers First 90 days: unlimited free rides on any participating LA-area transit system. After 90 days: 20 free regional rides per month. Loaded on TAP card. Valid on: LA Metro Bus and Rail, Dash, Big Blue Bus, Foothill Transit, Torrance Transit, and most SoCal transit providers.. Serves Low-income adults; EBT/SNAP or CalWORKS recipients; all ages. LA Metro's LIFE (Low Income Fare is Easy) program provides free or heavily discounted rides for low-income Los Angeles County residents receiving EBT/SNAP, CalWORKS
Are services at LA Metro LIFE Program – Free or Discounted Rides for Low-Income Residents (LA County) free or low-cost?
Many community transportation providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call LA Metro LIFE Program – Free or Discounted Rides for Low-Income Residents (LA County) at (323) 466-3876 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.
Does LA Metro LIFE Program – Free or Discounted Rides for Low-Income Residents (LA County) offer services in other languages?
Call LA Metro LIFE Program – Free or Discounted Rides for Low-Income Residents (LA County) at (323) 466-3876 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).
Who is eligible for services at LA Metro LIFE Program – Free or Discounted Rides for Low-Income Residents (LA County)?
LA Metro LIFE Program – Free or Discounted Rides for Low-Income Residents (LA County) reports serving Low-income adults; EBT/SNAP or CalWORKS recipients; all ages. Eligibility can also depend on income, residency, and the specific service needed — call (323) 466-3876 to confirm before visiting.
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.
In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.