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LA Metro Adds Shuttles, Opens D-Line for World Cup

7/11/2026

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  • LA Metro recorded 50,000 rail and 30,000 shuttle rides for the July 2, 2026 Spain-Austria World Cup match, borrowing 200 buses.
  • Metro added 15 shuttle routes (longest 1 hour 15 minutes), reported a 13.6% crime drop in March 2026 and opened police applications June targeting 2029 deployment.
  • Fares accept credit cards and FIFA tap cards.
  • A D-line extension opened in May linking to Koreatown and will reach UCLA and 2028 Olympic Athlete Village.