L.A. Just Ran (and Ended) the Biggest Free-Transit Experiment in the U.S. In March 2020, Los Angeles' public-transit agency, Metro, stopped collecting fares on its buses as a COVID-19 safety precaution.
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How to Ride Metro Bus. The bus system is mighty thanks to 2,308 buses, 13,978 stops, and 1,479 square miles of service area. Fares: Metro's base fare is $1.75. You can pay cash when you board, but you'll need exact fare as bus operators don't carry change.
Fare cappingOnce you pay that amount called a “cap” all rides on Metro buses and trains are free. Metro has 1-Day and 7-Day Caps. Fare capping works when you pay for rides with a TAP card or Apple Wallet. Play Video about Two passengers boarding a Metro vehicle using a TAP card and reader.
In March 2020, Los Angeles' public-transit agency, Metro, stopped collecting fares on its buses as a COVID-19 safety precaution. For the next 22 months, Metro waived fares for anyone who wanted to keep riding its buses, anywhere they wanted to go (as long as they wore a mask, of course).
Pay with CashExact change is accepted on buses that do not have All-Door Boarding. Transfers are not included. To ride Metro Rail, you must pay with a TAP card.
Public TransportationFree shuttle bus service is provided between Los Angeles International Airport terminals and the following public transit stations: Lot South / LAX City Bus Center.
BruinBus provides complimentary year-round service to the UCLA campus and Wilshire Center. Everyone is welcome to board at one of our many stops. BruinBus also offers charter and driver services to UCLA departments and student organizations.
We encourage all our cash-paying riders to get a TAP card. Load Stored Value (money) on a TAP card to pay per ride. (Metro base fare for buses and trains remains $1.75 and includes two hours of free one-way transfers on Metro with each paid ride.) Once you reach your 1-Day or 7-Day cap, your rides are FREE!