Los Angeles, CA is developing a free transit program for students and low-income riders

Los Angeles, CA free transit program for students

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The Los Angeles Metro Board voted unanimously to develop a free transit program for students and low-income riders. The 23-month pilot project would completely eliminate fares for K-12 students, college students, and riders earning less than $35,000 a year.

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Los Angeles, CA

Municipality in California

United States

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L.A. Metro to Develop Free Transit Program for Some Riders

The Los Angeles Metro Board voted to move forward with developing a pilot project that would make transit free for students and low-income riders on one of the nation’s largest transit systems.

LA Metro Moves Forward With Plan To Explore Free Transit System | LAist

K-12 and community college students in L.A. County will be the first ones eligible for free transit. The pilot program would then expand to "qualifying low-income residents."

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