Does LA transit take Apple Pay?

Does LA transit take Apple Pay? Use your iPhone or Apple Watch to pay your fare on all 26 TAP agencies across LA County.

Can you use Apple Pay on transit?

You can use your iPhone to pay for your fare with a payment card in Apple Pay or a transit card stored in the Wallet app . (Available for participating transit systems in certain countries and regions; see Where you can ride transit using Apple Pay.)

Is LA Metro bus still free?

On Metro, each ride you pay for with TAP gets you closer to free rides. Once you reach the 1-Day or 7-Day fare cap, rides are FREE!

Do LA buses take dollar bills?

All cash (bills, coins); exact fare, no change given. Please be sure your card loaded with the correct fare media and has a TAP logo.

Do I need cash to ride the bus in LA?

All fares can be pre-paid by loading a pass or Stored Valued (cash) on a TAP card and then tapping each time you board. On buses you can also pay for a single ride with a token or cash using exact change.

How do you pay for public transport in California?

Is there a subway in LA?

The Los Angeles Metro Rail is an urban rail transit system serving Los Angeles County, California in the United States. It consists of six lines, including four light rail lines (the A, C, E and K lines), and two rapid transit (known locally as a subway) lines (the B and D lines) serving 101 stations.

Why is LA bus free?

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).

Does TAP card work for LA DOT?

The fare is only 50 cents a ride with cash, 35 cents with a TAP card, 25 cents for seniors and the disabled. Access cardholders, Cityride cardholders, and students with a Metro Reduced Fare TAP card travel free.

How do I use my LA TAP card on my iPhone?

Setup is Easy On your iPhone*, open the Apple Wallet app, press (“add card” icon), select TAP – Greater Los Angeles, input an amount to add to your TAP card and follow the prompt to complete your purchase.

Can I use Apple pay on NYC subway?

The New York City subway system began rolling out Apple Pay Express Transit back in May 2019, and it was available at all stations by the end of 2020.

Is it still free to ride the bus in LA?

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