UCLA Transportation offers subsidized transit passes that provide unlimited rides on Santa Monica Big Blue Bus (BBB) and Culver City Bus (CCB). But if you are not a regular rider, you can still ride BBB and CCB at a discounted rate with the UCLA Co-Pay.
In order to take advantage of the co-pay option:
- Order the co-pay pass online.
- You must activate your pass before using your TAP card. You will receive an activation code and further instructions on how to redeem your code.
A physical TAP card is not included in your co-pay order. Your order will include an activation code that can be redeemed on the TAP App to enable the use of a virtual TAP card. If you prefer to use a physical TAP card and don't already have one, you can order one for $2 and pick it up at the Central Ticket Office (CTO).
• Want to go with a virtual TAP card? Watch this quick guide on how to obtain a TAP card on your phone.
- Load funds to your card at CTO or a TAP vendor location (physical TAP cards only), by calling 1-866-TAPTOGO (1-866-827-8646), or through the TAP App on your phone if you have a virtual card or a physical card registered to your TAP account.
- TAP your card when you board and ride for $0.70.
Note: The co-pay is a quarterly product. You must place a co-pay order and activate your pass every quarter. The co-pay pass does not automatically renew.
BBB will only accept UCLA TAP card payments for the discounted co-pay rate. On CCB you can still pay a discounted co-pay rate of $0.80 without a UCLA TAP card by showing your BruinCard to the driver.
DIRECT LINES TO UCLA
Santa Monica Big Blue Bus: | Culver CityBus: |
Route 1 | Line 6/Rapid 6 |
Route 2 | |
Route 8 | |
Rapid 12 | |
Route 17 | |
Route 18 |
