The LIFE Program

The LIFE Program provides transportation assistance to low-income individuals in Los Angeles County. Qualifying riders can save money on monthly bus passes from AVTA and other participating transit operators with the LIFE Program benefits. For more information on the LIFE Program discounts, visit https://www.metro.net/projects/life/.

Get Moving with 20 FREE Rides a Month

LIFE Program patrons receive a 90-day pass when they first enroll in the program and afterwards patrons may load either 20 free rides per month or a discounted pass on the 16 participating transit operators. All benefits will be loaded directly onto your TAP card. Full fare passengers may qualify for a discounted and free bus passes. Children over five years old whose parents qualify are automatically eligible for the LIFE Program. Applicants for the program are able to apply online and often can receive promotional free rides just for signing-up. Program eligibility is good for one year and may be renewed annually.

You qualify for the LIFE Program if you are currently enrolled in:

• CalFresh
• EBT
• Medi-Cal
• A reduced lunch program
• SNAP
• Social Security
• Social Security Disability
• TANF

Or, you qualify if you live in LA County and your household income falls within these limits:

• $53,000 or less for a household of one (1) 
• $60,600 or less for a household of two (2) 
• $68,150 or less for a household of three (3) 
• $75,750 or less for a household of four (4) 
• $81,800 or less for a household of five (5) 
• $87,850 or less for a household of six (6)
• $93,900 or less for a household of six (7) 

You must be 18 years or older to sign up or enroll with an adult head of household if you’re under 18.