TAP offers flexible, convenient fare payment when you ride, and so much more.
Transit Fare Payment
TAP is the electronic fare payment system for public transportation in Los Angeles County. You can pay fare with a contactless credit or debit card, smartphone, wearable device or a TAP card.
TAP is a seamless fare payment experience that is accepted on 27 transit systems across the county. Simply tap and pay before you board a bus, train, Metro Micro or when you check out a bike from a Metro Bike Share docking station.
Create a TAP Account
Enjoy additional benefits when you create a TAP account.
- Add fare to your TAP card online
- Pay using a credit/debit card, Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, PayPal and PayNearMe
- Save your preferred payment option to expedite fare purchases
- Recover your balance if your TAP card is lost or stolen
- Manage multiple TAP and bank cards in one account
- View your ride history and fare capping progress
- Access to fare subsidy and transit programs
- Access to discounts and promotions
Get answers to your questions on the FAQ page.