Once enrolled, LIFE benefits can be loaded onto your TAP card at any participating vendor. LIFE offers fare subsidies that may be applied toward the purchase of passes on Metro or any LIFE participating transit agencies OR a free regional ride option. The LIFE program provides transportation assistance to low-income individuals in Los Angeles County. Pasadena is a participating member of Metro’s Low-Income Fare is Easy (LIFE) Program. When transferring onto Pasadena Transit.Inter-Agency (from Metro buses, Metro Gold Line, Foothill Transit, LADOT Commuter Express):.PLEASE NOTE: If you board another agency (Metro bus or rail, Foothill Transit, etc.) anytime during the 2.5 hour transfer window, you will not be able to transfer back onto Pasadena Transit routes for free. Do not forget to tap when boarding each new bus you take so that your (free) transfer is validated.

Local (Pasadena Transit buses only) – FREE: If you will transfer to other Pasadena Transit routes, use your TAP card when boarding the first bus and you get unlimited trips on Pasadena Transit within 2.5 hours of the first tap.*For information on how to purchase an EZ Transit Pass contact Metro at (323) 466-3876 or The EZ Transit Pass is good for unlimited local travel on many public transit carriers in LA County. Disabled must show ID (e.g., Medicare or Metro ID).Youths in Grades 8-12 must present Student ID.*Must have appropriate Reduced Fare TAP card to purchase.

New - Pasadena Transit 30 Day Passes – Loaded on to TAP cards Up to two children five years and younger will be able to ride for free with a fare paying adult.