For one day, the city’s transit system asks nothing of you — just hop on
There’s never been a better excuse to leave your car in the driveway. In honor of Bike Day, Los Angeles County Metro is throwing open its doors and offering free rides across its entire transit network all day.
Turnstiles are unlocked, bus operators aren’t collecting fares and Metro Bike Share users can grab unlimited 30-minute rides by plugging a promotional code into the app, online, or at dockside kiosks. Even the electric bikes, which typically carry a surcharge, are riding free today.
“Systemwide riders can combine multiple transportation modes to get where they need to go seamlessly, easily for free,” Metro said in a statement — a somewhat rare claim in a city where “seamlessly” and “free” rarely apply to any type of transit.
Thursday, May 21 is Bike Day! Enjoy free rides across bus, rail, Bike Share & Metro Micro. 🚲
Ride your way with Metro, so bring your bike, use Bike Share, or park at lockers, hubs & sheds.
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— Metro Los Angeles (@metrolosangeles) May 19, 2026
Metro is also using the occasion to spotlight the recently opened D Line extension, which now puts riders within easy reach of the Farmers Market, The Grove, Beverly Center and a stretch of Koreatown and Mid-Wilshire destinations that have historically required a car, a rideshare or a long, sweaty walk.
The freebies don’t stop after Thursday. Through the end of May, cyclists who log commute trips through Ride Match will be entered to win bicycles, helmets, gear and gift certificates. Riders using BikeLink lockers this month can also earn matching parking credits through a companion promotion — a small nudge toward making bike commuting a habit. Whether you’re chaining your bike to a Metro rack and hopping on the B Line downtown, or just finally giving the D Line a try, today is a good day to find out what Los Angeles public transit is all about.