Residents impacted by the Eaton Fire can register for lifetime free Metro rides at a transportation expo this week.
The OnTheGo Expo takes place Thursday, Nov. 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Robinson Park Recreation Center in Pasadena. Admission is free.
Metro For Life offers 20 free rides per month for life across all bus and rail lines. Metro for Life refers to the LIFE (Low Income Fare is Easy) Program, a Metro transit discount initiative that provides free or reduced-cost rides for qualifying low-income residents.
The program is available to fire-impacted residents and Pasadena community members.
Pasadena Village is hosting the event at 1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave. The expo connects attendees with businesses and organizations offering transportation solutions.
Options include rideshare services, public transit, e-bikes and delivery programs.
Other free or discounted services available at registration include ActiveSGV’s reduced e-bike rentals. Pasadena Transit offers discounted TAP Cards for adults 62 and older.
Among other programs, Pasadena Department of Water & Power provides e-bike rebates up to $1,000. Day One runs an adopt-a-bike program.
Metro On the Move assists adults 62 and older with travel across Metro. Metro Micro provides low-cost, on-demand rideshare.
Most programs require ID for registration.
Attendees who pre-register receive a free resource bag. Free rides to the event are available upon request during registration.
To register for the event, go to https://www.pasadenavillage.
The expo also features free tech help and demonstrations.
Home Instead serves as Bronze sponsor. MobilityDog and Mobility Works are Ruby sponsors.
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