Metro officials are working to quickly reinstate their Tap to Exit program after it was paused weeks ago. In the time since, they've noted a troubling increase in safety incidents and crime.

The pilot program was launched in May 2024 , after a string of violent crimes on Metro trains and buses. During the time between its inception and when it was paused at the end of July, data showed a significant decrease of 40% in security concerns.

The pilot program was placed on hold due to a warning over potential safety issues from the Los Angeles Fire Department, including possible bottlenecks at exit gates in the event of an emergency.

However, in the weeks since the program, which required riders to tap their Metro card upon arriving at their destination, they've seen crime numbers sk

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