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 16 participating transit systems in LA County. Follow the steps below and start riding for free.

Get Started

1. Enter your EBT card number

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2. Enter your TAP card number

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3. Press Submit and Start Riding

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. Your EBT number is used for validation purposes and will not be retained. 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.