Under the pilot program, K-12 students and people enrolled in community college of all incomes would be the first to ride Metro fare-free, followed later by low-income riders, who make up 70% of Metro's ridership
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority's Executive Management Committee today will consider approving a 23-month pilot program to make L.A. Metro buses and trains free to students starting in August and all low-income riders starting in January.
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The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority s Executive Management Committee Thursday will consider approving a 23-month pilot program to make LA Metro buses and trains free to students starting in August and all low-income riders starting in January.
If approved by the committee, the pilot program will next go to LA Metro s Board of Directors for final approval. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get the latest breaking news and local stories.
LA Metro currently offers discounts to people who make $39,450 a year or less, people age 62 and older, veterans and people with disabilities, K-12 students and people in college or vocational school.