Metro Starts Charging Again In Sherman Oaks

SHERMAN OAKS, CA — Sherman Oaks residents started paying for their Metro rides Monday after over a year of free rides.

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority re-started fare collection Monday after after halting it in March 2020 to accommodate the COVID-19 pandemic.
The fares were cancelled to allow for Metro onboarding to happen at the front and back of the vehicle, according to a news release from Metro.

"With vaccinations well underway and mask wearing on our system required, we will resume front door boarding only and fare collection," said Steve Hymon, editor for the Metro's blog.
Moving forward, a one-way pass will cost $1.75, a one-day pass will cost $3.50, a week-long pass will cost $12.50 and a 30-day pass will cost $50. Still, Metro will offer discounts for people with disabilities, students, seniors and low income households. See if you qualify for a discount on the Metro website.

Metro made additional changes in the new year, such as consolidating and changing some bus stops. You can check if your commute has changed using the Metro website.

City News Service contributed to this story.