Torrance Transit System is proud to announce the introduction of EZ transit pass. EZ transit pass is the only regional transit pass good on 12 different bus systems in Los Angeles County.
With EZ transit pass, there will be no more fussing with transfers or fumbling for exact change. For $70 ($35 for Senior/Disabled/Medicare users), users can ride almost any bus or train in L.A. County all month.
Seniors must be at least 62 and show proof of age to purchase and board using the following identification cards: Torrance senior, DMV senior (or license), MTA senior, or other appropriate senior identification.
Disabled and Medicare customers must show one of the following identification cards to purchase and board: Access Paratransit, DMV placard receipt, LACTOA, Medicare, or other appropriate disabled identification.
NOTE: Customers using express services (Torrance Transit Routes 1 & 2) and/or paying zone charges will require an additional premium fare. Premium stamps start at $18 extra (Senior/Disabled/Medicare start at $9.50) and may be purchased for use with EZ transit pass.
The EZ transit pass is the only monthly pass good on: Torrance Transit, City of Commerce, Culver City Municipal Bus Lines, Foothill Transit, Gardena Municipal Bus Lines, LADOT, Long Beach Transit, Montebello Bus Lines, Metro Bus, Metro Rail, Metro Rapid, Norwalk Transit, Santa Clarita Transit, and Santa Monica Big Blue Bus.
Customers can purchase their EZ transit pass at the following Torrance locations:
Torrance Transit Store
West Annex
3031 Torrance Boulevard
(310) 618-2536
Ace Cash Express
1648-A W. Carson Street
(310) 618-9667
Ralphs Grocery Store
3025 W. Artesia Boulevard
(310) 325-0611
Money Mart
2909 Rolling Hills Road
(310) 516-6911
For more information on EZ transit pass, call 1-800-COMMUTE or visit the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's web site at http://www.mta.net/.
In its ongoing commitment to provide the best bus service in the South Bay, Torrance Transit recently purchased eight new Low Floor Buses from the GILLIG Corporation. These 40-foot buses come equipped with innovative design functions and a state of the art propulsion system that runs on clean burning diesel. \With wide doors, a generous 36" front aisle width, and a flip out ramp, the GILLIG Low Floor Bus makes boarding and exiting quick and easy, especially for wheelchair users. However, the one feature that riders will notice immediately is the lack of steps to climb when entering the bus. GILLIG designed the bus to lower itself to the curb and invite the riders in. This design feature is of great importance to elderly and physically disabled users, who might have difficulty negotiating steps.
The spacious interior and large windows are passenger friendly. The extra sound insulation and vibration dampening ensure a quiet ride and enhanced comfort.
As mentioned earlier, the engines that power these 40-foot buses run on clean diesel fuel that produces lower emissions. Lower emissions, in turn help to improve the air quality throughout the South Bay.
Torrance Transit placed the new GILLIG Low Floor Buses into service in Fall 2002.
