Friday, January 24, 2025

Metro Providing Free Transit to Southern California Wildfire Victims

STAFF REPORT

Agency modifies reduced fare program to support affected Los Angeles County residents

Metro, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, has announced immediate modifications to its reduced fare program to assist residents impacted by devastating Southern California wildfires.

Recently, Metro’s Board of Directors approved measures offering 90 days of unlimited free rides to individuals affected by the fires across Los Angeles County.

Under the modified program, eligible riders will receive 20 complimentary trips monthly for six months, with the option to continue participation in the future.

Metro outreach teams will be stationed at resource centers and key locations to help wildfire survivors register for the reduced fare initiative and access available resources.

On Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 25 and 26, a Metro outreach team will be at Pasadena City College’s FEMA Recovery Center between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to assist those suffering economic impacts from the fires in registering for the reduced fare program. The site is within the PCC Community Education Center at 3035 East Foothill Blvd.

Metro operates six electric rail lines and 118 bus routes carrying one million daily boardings, serving as Los Angeles County’s primary transportation planning authority. Its fleet includes over 2,000 low-emission buses, with fifty zero-emission battery electric vehicles currently in service across the County’s transportation network.

For more information about eligibility and application procedures, call (323) GO-METRO or visit https://www.metro.net/fireresponse/.