LA Metro Board approves free transit pilot program for students
Metro currently offers fare discounts to people who make $39,450 a year or less, people age 62 and older, veterans and people with disabilities, K- 12 students and people in college or vocational school.
CHP chases down stolen Metro supervisor vehicle
Officers chased down a person suspected of stealing a vehicle that belonged to the Los Angeles Metro supervisor.
Crews break ground on long-awaited station to connect LA Metro to LAX
Construction crews broke ground Monday on the long-awaited light rail station that will connect riders on the almost-completed L.A. Metro Crenshaw/LAX Line to the airport's currently-under-construction Automated People Mover.
Metrolink's Ventura County line starts Saturday service to LA's Union Station
Metrolink's Ventura County Line, which connects Moorpark and Simi Valley with stations in the San Fernando Valley and Union Station in Los Angeles, began Saturday service this weekend.
LA Metro Board to vote on pilot program for fareless rides for students and low income families
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority board will vote Thursday morning on a pilot program that would make rides free, starting with students in August.
Pedestrian struck, killed by Metrolink train in Sun Valley area
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Metrolink train Tuesday morning in the Sun Valley area.
LA Metro offering free rides to polls on Election Day
For people who didn't take advantage of early voting and plan to head to a vote center Tuesday, Metro will be offering free rides to help them get there.
Los Angeles Metro makes its TAP cards available through mobile devices
Mayor Eric Garcetti announced that the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority has made the Transit Access Pass card available through the iPhone and Apple Watch, which provides a contactless way for riders to pay for bus and rail fares.
Metro task force to explore offering free ridership on trains, buses
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced it will convene a task force starting Tuesday to explore ways to eliminate fares for all riders on the agency's buses and trains.
Metro deploys first zero-emission electric bus for G Line in San Fernando Valley
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Monday deployed the first electric bus for the G Line, with 40 zero-emission buses planned to be added to the formerly named Orange Line by the end of the year.
LA Metro to change, enhance COVID-19 precautions
The Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority will make changes to its bus service to enhance social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Metro to suspend portion of C Line weekend service through June 19
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Authority will suspend its C Line (formerly Green Line) weekend service between the Hawthorne/Lennox and Redondo Beach stations starting Friday through June 19 for work to be done on the future Crenshaw/LAX Line.
Face coverings required on some transit services starting Monday
Some Southland transit services will require travelers to wear masks or face coverings while using their systems starting Monday in an effort to protect customers from COVID-19.
LA Metro will further alter services starting April 19
The Los Angeles Metropolitan Authority Wednesday announced that it will further reduce services by about 10% starting April 19 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
L.A. Metro to continue operating during statewide 'Stay at Home' order
L.A. Metro officials on Friday announced that they have no plans to shut down the transportation system after California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a statewide "Stay at Home" order.
Santa Monica architect stabbed protecting passengers on Expo Line during fight caught on camera
A prominent architect from Santa Monica was stabbed after a group of four teenagers got into a fight on the Expo Line in West Los Angeles.
L.A. Metro to debut ride-hailing service for short trips starting this summer
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority's board of directors voted Thursday in favor of starting a three-year project for ride-hailing services for short trips to six designated service zones.
Point of View: Fixing Metro train service
In a city with far too much traffic, with too many cars carrying just one person, you would think a mass transportation system would be embraced, right?
Women Metro riders identify safety as top concern
A study conducted by LA Metro aims to tackle challenges women face riding the public transit system.
Study shows women Metro riders are concerned about safety
Los Angeles continues to expand it's mass transit system adding more subway lines to make commuting easier. But that also comes with concerns about safety especially for women who ride Metro trains.