Reduced-fare TAP cards are available!

Whether you're an existing Senior, Disabled or Student rider, or a new rider who meets program eligibility requirements, now's the time to move to TAP and take advantage of the card's built-in advantages, like free balance protection and smart-chip enabled remote fare loading.

Applicant eligibility varies by municipality (e.g. senior discount participation begins at 60, 62, or 65 years depending on the transit system), so be sure to check the specific reduced-fare eligibility requirements for the lines you ride.

Senior TAP ID Card

Seniors 62 years or older qualify for a Senior TAP ID Card. There is no charge for the card itself, but you must supply a full-face photo (1" X 1-1/4" or 2” X 2”) along with valid ID showing proof of age (California ID, California Drivers License, passport, or a birth certificate accompanied by any photo ID). You can apply for your Senior TAP ID Card at any Metro or participating Municipal Customer Center locations. Seniors may also mail in copies of the required documentation and a full-face photo to the TAP Service Center, PO Box 811310, Los Angeles, CA, 90081. Get an application online: English | Spanish

LACTOA Disabled TAP ID Card

Current LACTOA/Disabled cardholders will automatically received a new TAP card in the mail. If you ride with another form of disabled ID, you need to obtain and submit a new LACTOA/Disabled TAP application.

To obtain your LACTOA Disabled TAP ID Card, you must provide proof of eligibility or a Medicare card. Completed applications, a full-face photo, required documentation and a $2 processing fee can be submitted at any Metro or participating Municipal Customer Center location or mailed to the TAP Reduced Fare Office, One Gateway Plaza, M.S. 99-PL-4, Los Angeles, CA 90012-2952. Get an application online: English | Spanish

Student TAP ID Card

To qualify for a Student discount, you must complete the Student TAP ID application available at select schools, Metro or participating Municipal Customer Center locations or online. Submit the completed application at any Metro or participating Municipal Customer Center location or mail it to the TAP Reduced Fare Office, One Gateway Plaza, MS 99-PL-4, Los Angeles, CA, 90012-2952.