The LIFE Program provides monthly fare subsidy benefits to eligible riders
for transit pass purchases.
How It Works
- Free pass for first 90 days - Once approved, a 90-day pass for unlimited free rides will be added automatically to your TAP card and can be used on any participating transit system. Plus, you’ll be able to purchase fare products on participating transit systems at a reduced cost.
- Get 20 free rides every month - After your first 90 days, you can add 20 free regional rides onto your TAP card every month at your local TAP vendor, online at taptogo.net or by calling 866.827.8646.
- Save with fare capping - After 20 rides have been used, you can pay for each ride by adding Stored Value to your TAP card. Ride for free after three rides in one day and 11 rides in a week.
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To redeem LIFE subsidies, you
can take your LIFE-registered TAP card to Blue: The Transit Store, any TAP vendor or visit taptogo.net to load your fare option.
- Eligible riders include adult
Regular riders, Senior/Disabled/Medicare (S/D/M), K-12 students, and
College/Vocational students who are pre-qualified by a participating
community-based agency. Reduced-Fare customers (i.e. S/D/M, K-12 students,
and College/Vocations students) need to present a reduced-fare TAP card.
To apply for a reduced-fare TAP card, visit taptogo.net/reducedfares.
- Because EZ transit passes are
available for advanced purchase (i.e. May passes go on sale April 25),
LIFE benefits must be used to buy an EZ pass for the same month as the
pass (i.e. a May benefit can only be used to purchase a May EZ transit
pass).
- Helpful tip: Register your TAP
card for balance protection (additional step).
Míralo en español.
What can I buy with my LIFE subsidy?
A purchase made using
your LIFE subsidy must equal or exceed the benefit's value. You can load one of
the following options each month on your LIFE-registered TAP card:
LIFE Subsidy Rider Category
|
Subsidies can be used to buy discounted passes or load a 20-Ride Regional Pass
|
Cost of pass after subsidy |
Coupons cannot be used to buy |
Regular Rider
|
Regular 7-Day Pass (up to 4 per month)
Regular 30-Day Pass
Regular EZ Transit Pass OR
FREE 20-Ride Regional Pass*
|
Regular 7-Day Pass - $8 (per pass)
Regular 30-Day Pass - $26
Regular EZ Transit Pass - $86 |
Regular Day Pass
Stored Value on TAP |
Student K-12
|
Regular 7-Day Pass (1 per month)
Regular EZ Transit Pass OR
FREE 20-Ride Regional Pass*
|
Regular 7-Day Pass - $4
Regular EZ Transit Pass - $100 |
Regular Day Pass
30 Day Youth Pass
Stored Value on TAP |
College/Vocational
|
Regular 7-Day Pass (1 per month)
Regular 30-Day Pass
Regular EZ Transit Pass OR
FREE 20-Ride Regional Pass*
|
Regular 7-Day Pass - $1
Regular 30-Day Pass - $37**
Regular EZ Transit Pass - $97 |
Regular Day Pass
Stored Value on TAP |
Senior/Disabled/Medicare
|
Regular 7-Day Pass (1 per month)
S/D/M 30-Day Pass
S/D/M EZ Transit Pass OR
FREE 20-Ride Regional Pass*
|
Regular 7-Day Pass - $6
S/D/M 30-Day Pass - $16
S/D/M EZ Transit Pass - $34 |
S/D/M Day Pass
Stored Value on TAP |
*20-Ride
Regional Pass can be used for travel on Big Blue Bus, Metro Bus and Rail, and
any other TAP-participating agency.
**College/Vocational
Students, including those enrolled at Santa Monica College, UCLA, and Loyola
Marymount University, may enjoy a greater discount through the purchase of a U-Pass
from your school. Visit your school's website for more details.
Eligibility Guidelines
LIFE coupons are available to Los Angeles County residents whose household income levels meet the following Federal HUD guidelines:
Current Household/Maximum Annual Income
| 1 person/$53,000 |
4 people/$75,750 |
| 2 people/$60,600 |
5 people/$81,800 |
| 3 people/$68,150 |
6 people/$87,850 |
Children over 5 years old whose parents qualify are automatically also eligible to receive LIFE benefits.
Note: Residents of incorporated cities in Los Angeles County, K-12 students,
and College/Vocational students already receiving subsidies for LA Metro
transportation passes are not eligible to receive the LIFE fare benefit subsidy.
Types of Subsidies
Coupon Category
|
Current Value
|
Regular Rider
|
$24
|
Student K-12
|
$10
|
College/Vocational
|
$13
|
Senior/Disabled/Medicare
|
$8
|
How to Apply
- Download the application in English or Spanish. You can also apply online at: metro.net/life.
- Complete the application and gather the following required documents:
- Valid government-issued picture identification
- Proof of income (i.e. check stub, Medi-Cal, Lifeline, public benefit card, tax return or free/reduced lunch)
- Valid TAP card - this becomes your LIFE-registered TAP card.
- Email address (optional; for update purposes only)
- Submit your completed application and required documents via:
Email:
lifeinfo@iilosangelesorg
In-person:
Blue: The Transit Store1444 4th St.,
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 451 - 5444
Hours of operation: Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Every Other Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: Closed
IILA Southwest Office3870 Crenshaw Blvd, Suite 229,
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 870-8567
IILA Northwest Office14546 Hamlin St, Suite 105
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 527-4464
IILA Southeast Office9060 Telstar Ave, Suite 223
El Monte, CA 91731
(818) 244-2550
West Los Angeles Family Source/Latino Resource Organization 1645 Corinth Ave. #112
Los Angeles, CA 90025
424-293-8297
Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday 9am - 6pm; Friday 9am - 5pm (enrollment on Monday and Wednesdays only)
Note: Open to City of Los Angeles residents only.
Venice Community Housing
200 Lincoln Blvd.Venice, CA 90291310-399-4100
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm (enrollment by appointment only offered from 10am - 12pm and 1pm - 4pm daily)
Where to Buy Passes
Load a discounted pass
on your LIFE-registered TAP card at:
Request More Information
To find out more about the LIFE program, please call 213-922-2378 or fill out the following form and someone will contact you shortly.