Metro Micro (Photo – metro.net)
On March 24, 2024, Metro Micro introductory fare of $1 is ending.
By News Desk
The new, L.A. Metro permanent fare of $2.50 will begin on March 24. New discounted fares for low-income riders, seniors, people living with disabilities, and K-12 and college students will also begin.
What to expect
- $2.50 regular fare for a one-way trip
- Free transfers to Metro bus and rail from Metro Micro
- 75¢ transfers to Metro Micro from Metro bus and rail
- LIFE participants can use their 20 free rides to take Micro
- TAP: Students, seniors, and people with disabilities with Reduced Fare or Access Services TAP cards will continue to ride Metro Micro for $1.
- GoPass and UPass can continue to ride Metro Micro for $1. You must load Stored Value onto your GoPass or UPass TAP card at any TAP vending machine or TAP vendor.
- EZ Transit Pass
- Base riders can transfer to Metro Micro for 75¢;
- Zone 1 and up riders can ride Metro Micro at no additional charge.
- Riders Transferring from other transit agencies to Metro Micro will pay only $1.25 (50¢ transfer fee plus 75¢)
- Transfers from Metro Micro to other transit agencies will vary by agency.
Use a TAP card to get the transfer and discount benefits
Passengers who pay with a credit or debit card in the Micro app will pay the full fare of $2.50 and will need to pay again when they transfer to Metro bus and rail.
At this time, there are no changes to the current eight service zones around L.A. County:
- Altadena/Pasadena/Sierra Madre
- El Monte
- Highland Park/Eagle Rock/Glendale
- LAX/Inglewood
- North Hollywood/Burbank
- Northwest San Fernando Valley
- Watts/Compton
- UCLA/Westwood/VA Medical Center
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