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As part of a new pilot program beginning Friday (July 1) and running through Dec. 31, Metro riders with a TAP card loaded with a seven-day or 30-day pass will be able to ride DASH for free.
The project is part of the California Climate Investments, which use proceeds from the state’s cap-and-trade auctions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide benefits to communities around the state.
The DASH system — run by the city of Los Angeles — is a great way to make first-and-last mile connections to Metro. Here’s a list of all the lines at the DASH website and above is a system map.
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Morning, I have a disable tap card can I benefit from this program
I have to agree, but they are still useful nonetheless. If I just need to make a quick one mile trip to Los Feliz village, Dash has been a proper alternative if I don’t want to pay $1.75 if I time it right. Same in Downtown, if I just need to simply make a 1 mile trip in the area, why pay the $1.75 when Dash can make that same trip.
Dash would be so much more useful if most of the lines didn’t run every 20-25 minutes…
Is anyone who gets a 7-day or 30-day pass eligible for this benefit?
Hi Val,
Yes, everyone with a Metro 7-Day or 30-Day pass on TAP may ride DASH free during the pilot program. Thanks!
Anna Chen
Writer, The Source
How much 30 day pass?
They are $100.
Steve Hymon
Editor, The Source
Does Metro Student 30-day pass holders count?
Hi Marc;
Yes! Those with Student 30-day passes can take advantage of this offer.
Steve Hymon
Editor, The Source
This is pretty awesome. I think Dash is such an underrated service. Personally, that is one of the benefits. Its clean, and its surgical. In example, catching a ride at James m Wood and Westmorland is pretty convenient! This could truly help the first mile last mile problem.
I’ve had a discussion with a good bud of mine, and he always talks about how Los Angeles needs more small street cars for neighborhoods, but he fails to recognize the DASH, which to me is a bit more flexible; and CHEAP!
If DASH ran later. Man life would be golden. I will be taking advantage of this!
Are TAP cards issued as part of the Annual Employer TAP Pass Program also covered in this pilot with DASH?
Hi Ryan;
A-TAP, B-TAP and Metro Student 30-day pass holders can take advantage of this offer.
Steve Hymon
Editor, The Source
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