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The Transit Access Pass (TAP) is a contactless smart card used for automated fare collection on most public transport agencies within Los Angeles County, California.The card is also available in electronic form, free of charge, in Apple Wallet, thereby bypassing the need to purchase the plastic USD $2 card. [2]
In 2012, paper monthly passes were phased out and replaced with the TAP Card. As of September 2013, first-time Metro riders must deposit an additional $2 (or $1 at TAP vending machines) on top of their first fare payment to obtain a reloadable TAP Card. In addition, in 2008 Metro began installing fare gates at all underground stations, all ...
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority in Washington, D.C. proposed a fare capping program in 2003, shortly after the introduction of the SmarTrip fare card. WMATA concluded that it could implement fare capping on Metrobus services, which charge a flat fare, but that the distance-based fares of the Washington Metro posed a larger ...
To obtain the lower fares Metro offers for seniors or students, you'll need to submit proof of age or enrollment and obtain a TAP card registered with the discount program.
Los Angeles Community College District has received a $1-million grant to continue providing free Metro passes for students through the academic year.
Metro asks customers to tap their fare card on the way out. The pilot program at the North Hollywood station is the the agency's latest effort to stem crime and prevent loitering.
Reduced-fare Pronto cards are available for eligible passengers. The reduced-fare status of the card is stored in the central database, and passengers who are eligible for reduced or free fares are able to convert their standard Pronto card to a reduced-fare card by completing an application online or in person at select locations. [3]
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