Reduced Fares for Persons with Disabilities
Persons with disabilities are eligible for a discount by using a Reduced Fare TAP card. With a Reduced Fare TAP card, you pay 75 cents or 35 cents for a one-way ride, depending on the time of day.
Do you qualify?
Riders with disabilities simply need to provide proof of disability. Use any of these as a quick check:
- You receive Medicare
- You receive SSI or SSDI benefits
- You have a valid California DMV Placard receipt
- You have a Disabled Veterans ID
- You are enrolled as a Special Education Student in a LA County program
Already have a Metro discount?
You may be able to combine other discounts, such as the LIFE program, with the Reduced Fare benefits for persons with disabilities.
Here's What You Get
Reduced Fare TAP Card
A Reduced Fare TAP card is your key to fare discounts. TAP is a reloadable fare card that offers a convenient way to pay on Metro. TAP can also be used to pay fare with 26 other transit agencies across LA County.
Pay 75 cents or 35 cents for a One-Way Ride
Discounts are determined by the time of day:
Monday–Friday 5–9am and 3–7pm
75 cents
Monday–Friday 9am–3pm and 7pm–5am
35 cents
Saturday–Sunday all day
35 cents
Federal Holidays
35 cents
Daily Cap
Never pay more than $2.50 a day.
7-Day Cap
Ride all week and never pay more than $5.
Free Transfers
Transfers are free within two hours when you pay with TAP.
Discounted passes for other transit agencies
Persons with disabilities can also get discounted weekly or monthly passes for other LA County transit agencies. Call TAP Customer Service at 866.TAPTOGO (866.827.8646) for details.
Prefer to sign up in person?
You can sign up in person at any Metro Customer Center (same-day processing available).
Additional Resources
- Learn more about riding Metro with our Accessibility Guide
- Access shared-ride service for persons with disabilities is a more accessible alternative to using regular bus and light rail services.
