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TAP LA

TAP LA

Transit fare payment in LA

799 ratings
293 reviews
#197 in free Travel
✈️ Travel
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 2, 2020
  • June 12, 2026

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Developer

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
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About

Pay for transit fares across Los Angeles with your mobile device. This app allows you to purchase passes, manage multiple cards, and use touchless payment on numerous bus and train systems. It also offers trip planning and access to multimodal programs.

✓Touchless payment
✓Add TAP card to iPhone/Apple Watch
✓Purchase transit passes
✓Manage multiple TAP cards
✓Add TAP card to Apple Wallet
✓Trip planning tools
✓Reduced fare support
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of TAP LA. Based on 799 reviews and a 1.9/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Travel app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Easy to use
  • ✨Convenient digital tap card
  • 💳Ability to load funds
  • 🗺️Trip planning functionality

Negative things

  • 🐛App crashes and glitches
  • 💰Charges money without adding funds
  • ⏱️Slow load times and processing
  • 🤷‍♀️Confusing user experience
  • 🚫Doesn't work for tourists/visitors
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What's New in TAP LA

1.26.97 (5934)

June 12, 2026

App enhancements and bug fixes.

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Last updated on October 8, 2026.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Do not use

Horrible app. I added $5 to my account and they just took my money and never put into my tap card. This app scams you.
WhirlwinddddddWhirlwindddddd

Needs work.

I logged into my account on my new phone and I can’t use my card. Had to set up a new card, what is the point of even having an account if you always have to set up a new card at any inconvenience?? 😭😭😭
mhmsksksmhmsksks

Keeps saying error

Created new Acct answered all questions, tried 3 times to log in says Error, Bugy app, will contact Metro Executives file complain after all this app got all my private information.
WorseAppleWorseApple

Wickets don’t work

This app is beyond terrible.
chopp69chopp69

Charged Credit Card then lost the TAP Card

The charge went through on my credit card. Then the App said TAP card lost. No receipt was given (not even to email). And the charge went through on my credit card.
idneoidneo
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Card registration and activation issues

Bug

Disappearing funds and balances

Bug

Inconsistent app performance

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Requested Features

4 requests

Allow multiple devices for one account

Feature

Improve reliability of fund loading

Feature

Provide more transparent transaction history

Feature

Integrate with more payment methods

Feature

FAQ

What does the TAP LA app do?

The TAP LA app allows you to pay for transit fares across over 27 transit systems in greater Los Angeles, including LA Metro. You can purchase transit passes, manage multiple TAP cards, and use touchless payment with your iPhone or Apple Watch.

What are the key features of the TAP LA app?

Key features include touchless payment, the ability to add a TAP card to your iPhone and Apple Watch, purchasing transit passes or stored value, managing multiple cards in your account, adding your TAP card to Apple Wallet for Express Transit, and access to trip planning tools.

Is the TAP LA app free to use?

Yes, the TAP LA app is free to download and use. The app itself does not charge fees for its services. You will still need to purchase fares or transit passes through the app.

What devices are compatible with the TAP LA app?

You can use your iPhone (8 and above) and Apple Watch (Series 3 and above) for touchless payment. For managing multiple cards, iPhone 5 and above is supported.

What are common use cases for the TAP LA app?

Common use cases include easily paying for bus and train fares without physical cards, planning trips using integrated trip tools, managing multiple transit cards for different family members or agencies, and quickly tapping to board with Apple Wallet integration.