If you have been impacted by the Pacific Palisades or Eaton Canyon wildfires, Metro is offering support.

LIFE (“Low Income Fare is Easy”) is a program that offers fare discounts to reduce the cost of transit for low-income riders. Members receive a choice of monthly benefits – a discounted pass on a participating transit system  or  20 free rides on any participating transit system.

Program Eligibility *

You must be at least 18 years of age and head of your household to apply. You must provide a photo ID for yourself and for each household member included on your application.

You can simply self-certify that you meet the LIFE Program income levels:

Household size = 1 * , Annual Income = $48,550 or less
Household size = 2 * , Annual Income = $55,450 or less
Household size = 3 * , Annual Income = $62,400 or less
Household size = 4 * , Annual Income = $69,350 or less
Household size = 5 * , Annual Income = $74,900 or less
Household size = 6 * , Annual Income = $80,450 or less
Household size = 7 * , Annual Income = $86,000 or less
Household size = 8 * , Annual Income = $91,550 or less

* The discount extends to every member of your household.

For more information, visit Metro's LIFE web page. If you have questions, please contact the LIFE team at lifeinfo@metro.net or (213) 922-2378. Please do not apply if you are already a LIFE member.

EBT Cardholders

Get 20 Rides Free Now!

If you have a valid EBT card and a TAP card, enter the card numbers on the EBT redemption form to immediately receive this one-time benefit. To continue receiving the benefit each month, apply to the LIFE program.

Already a LIFE Member?

If you are already enrolled in the LIFE program and want information regarding how to use your LIFE benefits, see the Using Your LIFE Benefits page.