The Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) launched a new service zone for its LAnow on-demand rideshare program in South Los Angeles, bringing flexible, shared electric transit to one of the city’s most historically underserved areas. 

The new zone, which operates within the boundaries of Figueroa Street, Slauson Avenue, Long Beach Avenue, and Washington Boulevard, will be served by a fully electric fleet of shuttle vans, in accordance with the city’s clean energy goals.

The South LA rollout is supported by a Sustainable Transportation Equity Project (STEP) grant from the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The grant aims to boost clean mobility and reduce transportation inequities in low-income and disadvantaged communities. As part of the grant, LAnow South LA will operate fare-free through June 30, 2026.

Targeted Transit for a Transit-Dependent Community

The new LAnow zone is designed to close critical transportation gaps in South LA neighborhoods, providing residents with a convenient alternative to car travel. 

The South LA zone includes key destinations such as LA Trade-Technical College, USC, Expo Park, the South LA Wetlands Park, several libraries and schools, access points to LA Metro’s A and E rail lines, and five DASH bus routes.

LAnow offers on-demand shared rides using a model that blends app-based convenience with fixed-point pick-up/drop-off locations. Riders must reserve trips in advance using the LAnow mobile app, which is available on the App Store and Google Play. Once booked, passengers meet their shuttle at designated stops that are never a few blocks away. 

“This new service demonstrates our commitment to providing sustainable transit services that support the needs of communities,” said LADOT GM Laura Rubio-Cornejo. “LAnow’s weekday service uses flexible routes and affordable pricing to connect residents to services, allowing riders to access jobs, amenities, and recreation opportunities in the community.”

The South LA launch follows the original LAnow pilot in West Los Angeles, which serves Palms, Mar Vista, Venice, and Del Rey. The program builds on LADOT’s broader goal of offering transit options that reduce reliance on personal vehicles while increasing transportation access in areas with limited fixed-route coverage.