Reminder: the last day to use Metro tokens is Friday, Nov. 29
The last day to use Metro tokens is Friday, Nov. 29. After this day, tokens will no longer be accepted. Unused tokens are non-refundable. Use your tokens at any TAP [continue reading]
Metro token sales will be discontinued in May
Metro will no longer be selling tokens starting May 15, 2018. If you are currently in possession of tokens, you will still be able to use them to pay fare [continue reading]
Load money on your TAP card with Tappy
Have you met Tappy? TAP’s new mascot is here to help you learn how to get the most out of your TAP card. Load it with money — called Stored Value — and you’re good to go.
Torrance Transit celebrates 75th anniversary by implementing TAP across entire system
As of today, TAP is now available across the entire Torrance Transit system, which happens to 75 years young this year. Riders can enjoy this convenient option to pay their fare as well as other TAP benefits. Instead of handling cash and tokens, riders can simply tap their valid TAP [continue reading]
Metro: what’s in store in the year ahead
Last year was a little busy around here, ‘little’ being a vast understatement. I’m guessing 2015 won’t be much different. Metro is in the midst of a $14-billion capital program — [continue reading]
TAP cards can now be used on Pasadena ARTS buses!
Some good news: TAP cards can now be used on the Pasadena ARTS bus. This is the twelfth transit agency to join TAP with more on the way soon. A few details: The ARTS bus will continue to accept cash fares. Board a Pasadena ARTS bus with TAP Stored Value or [continue reading]
New TAP-TO-GO allows loading of regular monthly passes by text message
This is something that riders may find convenient: it’s now possible to load a 30-day regular monthly Metro pass on a TAP card via text message. If buying a pass by text message, passes load immediately on cards without the one- to two-day delay when passes are bought on taptogo.net. TAP-TO-GO is [continue reading]
TAP cards can now be used on Long Beach Transit
The TAP network continues to grow as Long Beach Transit today becomes the latest agency to join as a fully TAP-enabled bus fleet. Long Beach Transit riders now have the choice to pay their fare with TAP cards instead of paper passes or cash. A rider simply taps the card [continue reading]
TAPtogo.net log in currently unavailable on latest version of Safari
Heads up, Apple product users: if you’ve recently updated your operating system, your Safari browser may no longer be able to run TAPtogo.net‘s secure log in system. This goes for Safari on both OS and iOS. While Metro’s TAP team works on this issue, we suggest you download the free Google [continue reading]
Transportation headlines, Monday, December 9
Have a transportation-related article you think should be included in headlines? Drop me an email! And don’t forget, Metro is on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Pick your social media poison! ART OF TRANSIT: From our Instagram feed. Taking the train to LAX — it’s a connection we can’t afford to miss: Eric Garcetti and Mike [continue reading]