The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) has increased the fare for its Metro Micro program, an on-demand ride-sharing service, from $1 to $2.50 per ride.
The agency said the fare increase went into effect on March 24, but seniors, people with disabilities, and students will continue to receive the service at the same fare of $1 with discounts.
Under the new fare plan, “participants in the Low-Income Fare is Easy (LIFE) program, which provides reduced fares for low-income L.A. County residents, seniors, and people with disabilities, can now use their 20 free rides to take Metro Micro. After 20 free rides, LIFE Program participants pay the permanent base fare of $2.50.”
Those who have already paid the fee can enjoy Metro Bus and Rail transfers from Metro Micro, with a nominal fee of 75 cents for transfers from Metro Bus and Rail, for a total base fare of $2.50.
Additionally, “users of the EZ Transit Pass, which is a monthly pass for local travel on several public transit carriers throughout L.A. County, can ride Metro Micro for 75 cents. EZ Transit Pass Zone 1 or higher riders can ride at no additional charge. Transfers from partner agencies to Metro Micro (interagency transfers) will pay only $1.25 (50 cents transfer fee plus 75 cents).”
Metro Micro service, introduced in 2020, has had more than 1.7 million riders so far, according to the agency. It currently serves eight areas of L.A. County: Watts/Compton; LAX/Inglewood; El Monte; North Hollywood/Burbank; Highland Park/Eagle Rock/Glendale; Altadena/Pasadena/Sierra Madre; Northwest San Fernando Valley; and UCLA/Westwood/Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
BY NICOLE CHANG, JUNHAN PARK
[chang.nicole@koreadaily.com, park.junhan@koreadaily.com]
