Once the application is filled out, email or mail the completed application and copies of your documents to FAME or IILA

Fill out the application in English or Spanish . Once completed, save, print, and sign.

Applicants must be 18 years or older to be enrolled as a dependent. Individuals who receive transportation subsidies from the city/county schools, employers or are ACCESS or U-Pass card holders are not eligible to participate in the LIFE program.

All riders, senior/disabled, K-12 grade students and full-time college/vocational students are eligible if their incomes fall within these limits.

Once enrolled, LIFE benefits can be loaded onto your TAP card at any participating vendor. In addition, if you are a Reduced-Fare TAP cardholder, you may also be eligible for additional savings with LIFE.

The Low-Income Fare is Easy (LIFE) program provides transportation assistance to low-income individuals in Los Angeles County. LIFE offers fare subsidies that may be applied toward the purchase of passes on Metro or any LIFE participating transit agencies OR a free regional ride option.

To view fares and savings on participating transit agencies, see LIFE partner transit agencies .

Use your LIFE subsidies towards the purchase of a Metro 7-Day, 30-Day Pass or a 20-Regional Ride option valid on any one of the participating transit agencies.

Call 866.TAPTOGO (866.827.8646) or visit taptogo.net/vendors to find the TAP vendors nearest to you.

To buy passes, load LIFE subsidies on your TAP card by:

The event calendar will be updated with upcoming in-person enrollments events when available.

Q: Do I have to enroll in person under the current COVID-19 orders?

A: No, please contact your administrator to begin the enrollment process. Find your administrator here .

Q: How long does it take for the LIFE subsidy to be activated after I have enrolled?

A: The LIFE database takes 24 hours after you have enrolled to activate the discount in the system.

Q: How can I find the nearest TAP vendor?

A: You can look up local TAP vendors using your zip code or city at taptogo.net or by calling 1.866.827.8646.

Q: What are the pass options each month and when do they become available?

A: You can load one of the following LIFE options any time during the month (you may load a different option each month):

Metro pass option LIFE subsidy Metro Final Cost Regular 30-day/Monthly Pass $24 $76 Regular 7day/Weekly (up to 4/month) $6 $19 Senior/Disabled 30-day/Monthly Pass $8 $12 College/Vocational 30-day/Monthly Pass $13 $30 Student K-12 30-day/Monthly Pass $10 $14 EZ Base Pass Regular EZ Monthly Pass $24 $86 Senior/Disabled EZ Monthly Pass $8 $34 Ride option (valid on any LIFE participating transit system) 20 Regional Rides Free for all LIFE Participants $0

*Final cost or pass option may vary depending on the LIFE participating transit system's fare structure.

Q: Can unused rides from 20-ride option be rolled over to the following month?

A: Yes, unused rides may be rolled over to the following month. But the TAP card is limited to 8 of the same products (20-ride option is considered a product) including the one currently in use.

Q: May I apply LIFE subsidies to more than one TAP card?

A: No, LIFE subsidies can only be applied to one card per patron. Each family member of a household must have their own TAP card.

Q: Can I load my LIFE subsidy at a TAP vending machine (TVM)?

A: No, LIFE subsidies are not recognized on a TAP vending machine (TVM).

Q: If I have additional questions or am not receiving my discounts, who should I contact?

A: The LIFE hotline at 213.922.2378 or email LIFEinfo@metro.net.

Q: If I have reduced fare TAP card (Senior/Disabled, College/Vocational and Student K-12), am I also eligible to receive LIFE subsidies?

A: Yes, you must enroll in LIFE using your permanent Reduced Fare TAP card to receive the discount.

Q: What do I do if my TAP card is lost/stolen, expired, damaged or other?

A: Contact the TAP hotline at 1.866.827.8646.

Q: Which transit agencies accept LIFE subsidies for their fares?

A: Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA), Big Blue Bus, Culver City Bus, Foothill Transit, GTrans, LADOT, Long Beach Transit, Montebello Bus Lines, Norwalk Transit, Pasadena Transit, Santa Clarita Transit and Torrance Transit.