Navigating Los Angeles and the UCLA campus just got easier! Ucla Transportation provides a convenient online portal for students, faculty, and staff to purchase or renew their transit passes. This streamlined system, known as BruinTAP for Transit, allows you to manage your transportation needs from anywhere. Before you start, please remember that new federal guidelines require all UCLA students and employees purchasing a Go Metro pass to complete a brief, one-time survey before their first purchase.
To begin your online transit pass purchase, visit the BruinTAP for Transit portal. Access requires a valid Bruin OnLine (BOL) account. If you encounter any issues accessing the system or with your UCLA Logon account, the Bruin Online Customer Support team is available to assist you at (310) 825-8000 or via email at [email protected].
Once you’ve successfully logged in, the online purchase process is straightforward. Follow these simple steps to secure your UCLA transit pass:
- Choose Your Transit Pass Product: Browse the available options and select the pass that best suits your transportation needs.
- Add to Cart and Select “Buy”: Once you’ve chosen your product, click the “buy” option to add it to your virtual cart.
- Select Your Payment Method: Choose from the available payment options to proceed with your purchase. UCLA staff and faculty meeting specific appointment and duration criteria are eligible for payroll deduction, which needs to be renewed each quarter.
- Review and Submit Your Order: Carefully review your order details, then click “continue” and finally “submit” to complete your transaction.
For those new to UCLA transit passes, you have options for receiving your UCLA-issued TAP card. It is recommended to pick up your TAP card in person at the Central Ticket Office (CTO) during their operating hours for immediate access. Alternatively, you can choose to have your TAP card mailed to your specified address. If you are a returning user and already possess a UCLA-issued TAP card, purchasing a new pass is even quicker. Upon completing your order, you will receive an activation code and clear instructions in your order receipt and confirmation email, enabling you to promptly activate your transit pass. Remember that non-quarterly passes, such as 10-trip passes from AVTA or 20-trip passes for LADOT Transit, can be loaded onto your TAP card directly at the Central Ticket Office (CTO).
Understanding the OneBill Initiative for Transit Pass Purchases
UCLA’s OneBill Initiative simplifies student billing by consolidating regular-term Tuition, Housing, Parking, and Transit fees into a single BruinBill account, known as the Regular Term Bill. This initiative provides a centralized and straightforward approach to billing inquiries and payments. When purchasing your transit pass online, BruinBill will be the sole payment option presented. After you finalize your transit pass purchase, the charge will be applied to your Regular Term Bill, and all financial transactions will be managed through your BruinBill account. For comprehensive details about the OneBill Initiative, please visit onebill.ucla.edu.
Take advantage of the easy online BruinTAP portal to manage your UCLA transportation and transit pass needs efficiently. Buy Now.
