Reduced Fares

Seniors, students and persons with disabilities get a fare discount on many TAP agencies with a Reduced Fare TAP card. You don't need a TAP account to apply, but if you have an account, please sign in before you apply.

Reduced Fare TAP Card for Seniors

The minimum age to qualify for a Senior fare varies with among LA County transit agencies. Before you apply for a Reduced Fare TAP card, check the rules for your local agency to confirm that you will receive a reduced fare.

Required Documents

Please submit one of the following documents as your ID.

  • Driver's License
  • DMV Real ID
  • Passport
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Reduced Fare TAP Card for Persons with Disabilities

Persons with disabilities may apply online for a Reduced Fare TAP card. However, if you have a qualifying medical disability under Social Security Disability, it must be classified and certified by a medical professional, and the documentation must accompany your application. Therefore you must download and submit the print version of the Reduced Fare TAP card application.

Required Documents

1. Please submit one of the following documents as your ID.

  • Driver's License
  • DMV Real ID
  • Passport

2. Please submit one of the following documents as proof of your disability.

  • Medicare card (Medi-Cal card is not accepted)
  • Valid California DMV Placard receipt (must show “valid through” date)
  • Disabled Veterans ID or service connected letter
  • Proof of student enrollment in a LA County special education program (official letter certified by the special education teacher)
  • Proof of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits (provide one of the following)
    • Letter of benefit award
    • Letter of benefit adjustment
    • Benefit check
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Reduced Fare TAP Card for College/Vocational Students

Students who meet the minimum enrollment requirements may apply online any time during the current school term.

Enrollment Requirements

All Students

Student must attend a school located in LA County

Undergraduate Students

Student must be enrolled a minimum of 12 units or 12 hours per week for 3 consecutive months.

Graduate Students

Student must be enrolled a minimum of 8 units or 8 hours per week for 3 consecutive months.

Required Documents

1. Please submit one of the following documents as your ID.

  • Driver's License
  • DMV Real ID
  • Passport

2. Please submit one of the following documents as proof of enrollment.

  • Current registration/fee receipt, which includes the school term, class schedule and units
  • Computer printout with official school URL showing enrollment units and/or in-classroom hours. This document must be stamped by the registrar's office
  • Current contract or agreement between the applicant and the school stating the total number of units and/or in-classroom hours
  • Current registration form or enrollment certificate, stating the total number of units and/or in-classroom hours
  • Official letter from school verifying enrollment
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Reduced Fare TAP Card for K-12 Students

Apply online any time during the current school term.

Enrollment Requirements

Student must attend a school located in LA County.

Required Documents

Please submit one of the following documents as your ID.

  • Current report card
  • Current valid school ID
  • Class schedule with the total number of units and/or in-classroom hours
  • Official letter from school verifying enrollment.
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