How do you pay for Big Blue Bus?

Customers will be required to make contactless fare payments with TAP or a mobile ticket, instead of cash and tokens. For more details, visit: bigbluebus.com /contactless. You can pay your Big Blue Bus fare with a pre-loaded TAP card, or the Transit, Token Transit, or TAP app on your iPhone or Android smartphone.

How do I buy a bus ticket in Los Angeles?

Where to buy/reload a TAP card

1. Online at taptogo.net.
2. By phone at 866.TAPTOGO (866.827.8646)
3. At over 450 TAP Vendor Locations.
4. At TAP Vending Machines located at all Metro Rail, Silver Line and Orange Line stations.

Do Los Angeles buses take cash?

Pay Your Fare On Metro bus, you can pay cash each time you board (bus operators don’t carry change, so you’ll need exact fare) or buy and add up to $20 to a reusable TAP card.

Is the bus still free in Los Angeles?

That would give Los Angeles the largest free transit system in the world. Many U.S. cities waived bus fares during the pandemic, including New York City, Chicago, and Los Angeles—where buses are still free and will remain so until the pilot begins.

Can you use tap card on Big Blue Bus?

Your TAP card can be used for transfers between Metro Rail, Metro Bus, Big Blue Bus, or other municipal bus lines.

How do you use tap card on iPhone?

Open the Settings app on your iPhone. Tap Wallet & Apple Pay, then tap Express Transit Card. Select a card, then authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode.

Can I pay by cash on the bus?

Will you still let customers pay by cash on your buses? Customers will still be able to pay with cash for their fare, but they will need to have the exact fare ready for their journey as our drivers won’t be able to issue change.

How do I pay for Ladot?

Payment can be made online, via PayTix, in-person, by phone, or by mail. Visa and MasterCard are accepted with a $2.00 processing fee for each transaction made via web, phone and app. Make a credit card payment 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

Can you pay by credit card on bus?

Look for the contactless symbol on your credit or debit card to see if your card is contactless enabled. Then, board a bus with the contactless symbol and instead of paying with cash, simply tap your card or contactless-enabled device onto the reader and wait for the beep.

Can I buy a TAP card on the bus?

TAP cards can be purchased and reloaded four ways: Online at taptogo.net. New cards take approximately one month to arrive in the mail. On-board buses (Day Passes only). From TAP vending machines (TVMs) at Metro Rail stations.

Are buses in LA safe?

Yes, buses are usually very safe in LA. 8 PM this time of year is fine, still light out, and buses rarely have any crazy people on them (maybe one ride out of 30 will have someone bothersome).

How do I take the bus in Los Angeles?

When riding the bus, make sure to board on the right side of the street (in the direction that you’re headed). If in doubt, don’t hesitate to ask the driver. 2. You need a TAP card: A one-way fare on Metro is $1.75 (transfers are free within two hours).

How much is a 30 day Metro pass?

Cost: $33 (7-day) or $127 (30-day). You have unlimited swipes on the subway and local buses for either 7 or 30 days. Your MetroCard can only hold one Unlimited Ride refill at a time. You can’t pause an unlimited ride card once you’ve started using it.

Is there a TAP card app?

The TAP app is now available on Android phones. Now, both iPhone and Android users can use the TAP app for a safe, easy way to pay for transit. Once you download the app, you can purchase a “virtual” TAP card in the app or transfer a plastic TAP card to your phone for convenient, contactless fare payment.