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In one sense, 2020 was the toughest of years for mass transit across the United States. Lives were lost. At LA Metro and across the nation, ridership plummeted due to safer-at-home orders. Service was reduced and — depending on location — restored to varying degrees. Agencies’ finances were upended. I [continue reading]
As many of our riders know, on Sunday, Dec. 13, Metro began implementing its NextGen Plan to provide more frequent bus service on many routes. We also adjusted some routes [continue reading]
Metro will be offering free service on all bus and rail lines during the late night hours of Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve this year to help essential workers get home safely during the holidays. No fare will be collected during the following times: Thursday, Dec. 24, starting at [continue reading]
Metro is launching its new on-demand ridesharing service — called Metro Micro — this Sunday, December 13. Metro Micro will be initially available in two zones, the Watts/Willowbrook and LAX/Inglewood areas. A Facebook Live event was held this morning — the video is posted below. Metro Micro will use small [continue reading]
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, one question that we have regularly received from riders is this: why aren’t bus and train operators enforcing Metro’s requirement to wear face coverings while on our system? The answer: Metro has asked our bus and rail operators to focus solely on safely operating their [continue reading]
Holiday shopping season has begun in earnest, and this year it’s more important than ever to support your local small businesses! Here are just a few recommendations to consider. All [continue reading]
Service changes for the Metro Bus system go into effect on Sunday, Dec. 13. As we get closer to Dec. 13, use this online tool to check your bus line [continue reading]
Celebrate the 2020 championship Lakers with a 60th anniversary Lakers commemorative TAP card! Cards are now available at Metro Customer Centers (locations below). Supplies are limited, so be sure to buy yours before they’re all gone! TAP cards are $2 each plus the cost of fare. Metro Customer Center Locations [continue reading]
The Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion on the southeast corner of Cesar E. Chavez Avenue and Vignes Street opened to the public this morning. The pavilion is just across the street [continue reading]
Over the summer, Transit — Metro’s official app — began using recent ridership numbers to predict crowding levels on Metro buses. Now, riders can help contribute! Every time you ride [continue reading]
