Is the VTA free?

Adults get a free ride on a local bus or light rail or discounted ride on an express bus within 2 hours of boarding AC Transit. Youth, senior and disabled riders get free rides on all VTA service within 2 hours of boarding AC Transit.

How do you pay for the bus in San Jose?

Just load your Clipper card with cash, tag it upon boarding, and once you’ve paid the equivalent of a Day Pass, any further local rides that day will be free. VTA light rail operates on a proof-of-payment system. All light rail passengers must have a valid fare before boarding light rail.

What is EZ fare?

The EZ transit pass is a monthly pass good for local travel on 23 different public transit carriers throughout the Greater Los Angeles region. All EZ transit passes are sold on plastic TAP cards loaded with an electronic EZ transit pass. You can tap your card on any system that accepts TAP.

Is VTA fare collecting?

Starting April 1, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority will resume collecting fares unless the ride is to a vaccination site. Fare collection will resume for buses, light rail and paratransit. In addition, the VTA is installing permanent operator partitions to replace the temporary barriers.

What VTA stand for?

Ventral tegmental area (VTA)

How do you use EZ fare?

EZfare makes transit simple and easier.

1. PICK YOUR TRANSIT. Choose the transit system you wish to travel with.
2. PURCHASING YOUR TICKET. Select the type of ticket you would like to purchase.
3. USING YOUR TICKET. Go to your “Ticket Wallet” and select the ticket(s) that you want to use.

How much does a Clipper card cost?

You’re joining the millions who choose Clipper. Order your adult card online or buy one in person for just $3. If you order online and set up automatic reloading, your card is free!

What is a light rail train?

Light rail transit, system of railways usually powered by overhead electrical wires and used for medium-capacity local transportation in metropolitan areas. Light rail vehicles (LRVs) are a technological outgrowth of streetcars (trams).

How do you use a Clipper card on a VTA light rail?

To use your Clipper card, locate the Clipper card reader at the entrance of the VTA bus or light rail station (next to the Ticket Vending Machines) and hold your card flat against the Clipper logo until you hear a beep. Customers must tag their Clipper card before boarding a light rail vehicle.

How much is the metro fare in Los Angeles?

Metro’s base fare is $1.75. 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.

Where can you use tap card?

Use one TAP card to pay your fare on 25 transit systems across L.A. County

• Online at taptogo.net.
• By calling 866. TAPTOGO (866.827. 8646)
• At over 450 TAP vendor locations.
• At TAP vending machines located at all Metro Rail, Orange Line and Silver Line stations, and at El Monte Station.