LA Metro is considering offering free or reduced fares for six months to victims of the recent wildfires in Los Angeles County. This proposal, put forth by Metro Board Chair Janice Hahn and other supervisors, aims to extend the agency's existing low-fares program to all impacted residents, including those who have lost their homes or been evacuated, as well as affected Metro employees.
LA Metro is proposing to help victims of the devastating fires in Los Angeles County by providing them with free or reduced fares on its system for six months, Metro Board Chair Janice Hahn announced on Thursday, Jan. 16.
The motion will come before the full Metro Governing Board at the meeting on Thursday, Jan. 23. The board meeting begins at 10 a.m. and takes place at Metro headquarters, One Gateway Plaza, in the third floor board room. As of Thursday, Metro has reported that at least 19 Metro employees had lost their homes in the wildfires and at least 46 have been displaced.
The motion also directs the transit agency to work with jurisdictions impacted by the fires to identify how Metro may aid victims in recovery efforts.
WILDFIRE VICTIMS PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION LA METRO DISASTER RELIEF FARE REDUCTION
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