He Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and Metro expand the GoPass program so that students have the opportunity for free rides on public service buses or trains.
In its expansion phase, the program will now provide the opportunity for free trips to those attending adult education programs recognized by LAUSDin addition to K-12 students.
With GoPass, a program that unites the efforts of LAUSD and Metro, all students who have a card issued by their schools They can travel for free across all its lines and routes unlimitedly..
It’s a great opportunity for Los Angeles students. and face fuel costs, which are around $5.50 per gallon, according to data from the American Automobile Association (AAA).
The average car payment is over $500, while vehicle insurance is an additional $200, according to Nerd Wallet.
In this way, with the GoPass program, gives a break to the economy of students and their respective familiesmany of them with low incomes.
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Some students They have their homes more than 30 minutes away by public transportwithout forgetting that the majority have parents who work and it is difficult for them to take them in the family car.
LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalhosaid that the GoPass program aims to achieve equity among students, whether talking about libraries, museums, parks, schools, colleges or universities.
“If we want them to function fully in our community, we need to generate equity,” Carvalho added.
The superintendent mentioned that chronic student absenteeism from school reached around 50% last year, while In 2023 it approached 20%, and that, he assured, is also thanks to the GoPass program.
The officials stressed that the program saw a 126% increase last yearwhen 5.5 million cards were reached.
“We want to ensure that cost is never a barrier to accessibility or opportunity,” said Los Angeles Mayor and Metro CEO Karen Bass.
Bass said the Metro system also Provides additional security on routes to and from schools.
LAUSD students You can get your GoPass cards at your school.s, a resource that will give you the opportunity to enjoy free trips on the Metro. You will need an activation code, which is received through the Schoology online portal.
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The process to access this benefit, you first need to pick up the GoPass card at your school,Activate the pass online or by calling 866TAPTOGOwait one hour for the registration to be processed and then use the card at any TAP vending machine, door or Metro ride within 21 days to activate the card.
Free trips on Metro and associated agencies They are valid until June 30, 2024.
It is recommended to take a photo of the back of the GoPass TAP card which will help in case it is lost or stolen. The school administration may provide a replacement card, which will need to be activated with the same procedure.
Non-students will have to purchase their tickets at the regular price.
You can check this link to check the schools that are within the GoPass program.
For more information about this program, you can access this link.
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