Get 20 Rides Free with your EBT Card

If you have a valid EBT card and a TAP card, you can get 20 free rides as a one-time transit benefit. Use the rides on any participating transit system in LA County. Follow the steps below and start riding for free.

1. Enter your TAP card number

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2. Enter Email (Optional)

In about an hour, your 20 free rides will be available. Use your TAP card at a bus or rail gate validator and enjoy your free rides.

FAQs

1. How often can I use my EBT card to get free rides?: This is a one-time benefit. If you want to receive 20 free rides every month, enroll in the LIFE program.
2. Where can I get a TAP card?: Visit our web page to discover all the ways to get a TAP card.
3. How long before I can use my free rides?: In approximately one hour, you can use your TAP card at a bus or rail gate validator and your ride will be free.
4. When do my free rides expire?: Your free rides never expire. Keep your TAP card safe so you can use them all.
5. Why do I have to enter my EBT card number?: If you have a valid EBT card, you qualify for this one-time transit benefit. If you want to continue to get a monthly benefit, please enroll in the LIFE program.
6. Can I tap and pay for transit with an EBT card?: No, you must use a TAP card to tap and pay at a bus or rail gate validator.