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LA Metro Faces Security Breach, Disrupts Fare Payments

3/22/2026

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A security breach at the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority disrupted computer systems, preventing fare payments and access to train arrival times.
The breach prompted a shutdown of several systems but did not affect train or bus operations.
Commuters faced issues loading funds onto TAP cards.
Metro advised using vending machines to add funds.
The agency did not respond to requests for further comments.

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Story summary

A security breach at the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority disrupted computer systems, preventing fare payments and access to train arrival times.
The breach prompted a shutdown of several systems but did not affect train or bus operations.
Commuters faced issues loading funds onto TAP cards.
Metro advised using vending machines to add funds.
The agency did not respond to requests for further comments.