TAP LA is the easy, contactless way to pay for transit in greater Los Angeles.
Not recently updated — last update was on 2023-03-01.
This app may no longer be actively maintained.
About TAP LA
TAP LA is a travel & local app developed by TAP LA.
Download Statistics
TAP LA has been downloaded 530 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 8 thousand times.
User Ratings
TAP LA is rated 1.66 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 1.9 thousand ratings.
App Information
TAP LA is FREE to download. The last update was on March 1, 2023.
Technical Requirements
TAP LA requires Android 11+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play January 2021.
Description
Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority ("LACMTA"), a government agency, is the owner and developer of this app.
TAP is your ticket to ride transit in greater Los Angeles! It is accepted on 27 transit systems including LA Metro, providing a vast network of buses and trains.
- Make your travel safe and easy with contactless payment and card management.
- Use your Android phone to tap and pay when you board. You don't even have to wake up your phone!
- Purchase a transit pass or Stored Value for any agency in Los Angeles County.
- Enjoy flexible payment options including credit/debit cards, account cash and Google Pay.
- Manage multiple cards in your TAP account.
- Supports reduced fares for seniors, students, persons with disabilities and low-income riders.
- Access multimodal programs such as Metro Bike Share.
- Use Trip Tools to plan trips, find nearby transit options, view real-time arrivals and save favorite destinations and stops.
- Enjoy the benefits of a TAP account, such as Balance Protection, card management, discounts, promotions, transaction history and friendly customer service.
- Accepted on 27 transit systems in LA County including: Angels Flight Railway Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA) Baldwin Park Transit Beach Cities Transit Burbank Bus Carson Circuit Compton Renaissance Transit System Culver CityBus Foothill Transit Gardena GTRANS Glendale Beeline Glendora Transportation Division Huntington Park Transit Unlimited LA County Department of Public Works LADOT Transit Lawndale Beat Norwalk Transit Palos Verdes Peninsula Transit Authority Pasadena Transit Santa Clarita Transit Torrance Transit
Eligible users should upgrade to Android OS 13 or greater to ensure the best experience.
TAP App v1.26.89 New Features/Enhancements 1. Fare capping status feature -View your LA Metro fare capping progress in “Card Info.” 2. Promo code enhancement - Add a new virtual card to your phone and redeem a promo code in one transaction. - Supports LA Metro’s GoPass program participants and students using Long Beach Transit. 3. Zero-dollar checkout enhancement - When you purchase a discounted fare product or redeem a promo code and the shopping cart net total is $0, no payment method is required to check out.
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Leaving a review for those who experience issues with their digital tap card. Once or twice a year, for some reason the card stops working. "Bad authentication ". EASY fix! Go to the digital tap card, click remove from device, then click remove. Uninstall the app then reinstall it. Last steps are to log in and select "download to device". Your card and balance will be there. If you created a new card and did not remove it before uninstalling, contact support and ask for the balance to transfer.
★★★★★Eric Dominguez· Jun 1, 2026
I was doubting it but then I just tapp and it works. It's been working 💪 since. I recommend that your phone is up-to-date with its software updates. Also your phone must be NFC compatible. I have the metro tap app open on the manage cards with the one card on phone and just tap. It really works 💪 tap away hehe update June 1, I had to switch phones. Remove the tap card from old phone and downloaded it to new phone. Went on without a problem. Simple as 1,2,3
★☆☆☆☆Miguel Angel· Jun 5, 2026
I load money to my tap card. Then, when I tap to board the bus, the farebox says there is an error. This is app is taking my money.
★☆☆☆☆Joseph Rios· Apr 29, 2026
Worst app ever made. Bugs and glitches non-stop, can't add funds due to horrible payment system, no updates available. 0 stars tbh. You're better off getting a physical card and reloading at payment terminals than dealing w this waste of an app
★☆☆☆☆Jeremy Canning· Mar 25, 2026
Day 7 of not being able to use this app to reload the Tap card. Metro and TAP LA has had a massive cyberattack loss which has resulted in several system outages including the critical TAP service of adding fare to cards. This is a disaster and there has been no public announcement, no adjustment for the affected riders, no plan or timeline. TAP just says they're "working on it" but nothing seems to be happening. They should be treating this like an emergency but seem content to take their time!
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