RIDE LA METRO FOR LESS

IILA is a provider of LA Metro’s Low-Income Fare is Easy (LIFE) Program, which provides transportation assistance to qualifying low-income LA County residents. The Metro LIFE Program offers discounts on transit passes or free rides on LA Metro and several other transit agencies.
Apply for Metro LIFE Program
Step 1: Find out if you are eligible.
If you live in LA County and your income falls within these limits, you are eligible.
Household Size |
Annual Income |
---|---|
1 | $41,400 or less |
2 | $47,300 or less |
3 | $53,200 or less |
4 | $59,100 or less |
5 | $63,850 or less |
6 | $68,600 or less |
Applicants must be 18 years or older. Children must be enrolled on an adult head of household application.
Individuals who receive transportation discounts from the city/county schools or employers, or are Access or U-Pass cardholders, are not eligible to participate in the LIFE Program.
Step 2: Fill out an application form.
Step 3: Submit your application.
By email to: lifeinfo@iilosangeles.org
By mail to: IILA
3800 La Crescenta Avenue, Suite 207
Glendale, CA 91214
In person at Metro Customer Centers & Big Blue Bus transit store.
Step 4: Use your benefits!
SEEKING PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS
IILA is looking for organizations serving low-income families to offer the Metro LIFE Program as an in-house resource to help their clients.
Partner with us to reduce client “no shows” due to lack of transportation, help your clients save money, and increase your agency’s visibility.

Visit LA Metro for more information about the Low-Income Fare is Easy Program, FAQs, list of participating transit operators, and more.