🌎 For International Students · New Residents · Anyone Done Paying for Uber
LA Public Transit
Isn't What You Expected.
Here's the Fix.
Scooters Starting at $999
You came from a city where the metro works — Seoul, Mexico City, New York, Tokyo, London, Manila. You landed in Los Angeles and realized: this isn't that. The buses are late. The trains don't go where you need to go. Uber is $20 every single time. That's $500+ a month just to get around. A scooter from FE Motorsports starting at $999 pays for itself in less than two months — and runs on $15–$35/month in gas after that.
The Honest Truth About Getting Around Los Angeles
Los Angeles was built for cars. Unlike New York, Tokyo, Mexico City, Seoul, or London — cities where you can genuinely live without a vehicle — LA's transit system reaches a fraction of where people actually live, work, and need to go. Buses run 20–40 minutes apart. The rail network skips most neighborhoods. And the gaps between stops and your actual destination are long enough that most people just open Uber.
If you're new to LA — as a student, a new resident, or someone relocating for work — you've probably already hit this wall. Here's what the numbers look like:
| How You Get Around | 🚌 LA Metro Bus/Rail | 🚗 Uber / Lyft | 🛵 Scooter from FE Motorsports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to Start | $0 (TAP card ~$2/ride) | $0 (app + $20+/trip) | $999 one time |
| Monthly Cost | $100–$150 (pass + overflow rides) | $400–$800+ | $15–$35 in gas |
| On Your Schedule? | No — bus schedule | Yes — but you pay each time | Yes — always |
| Goes Where You Need? | Partially — with transfers | Yes — at $20+ each | Yes — city streets |
| Reliable? | No — frequently late | Usually — if you can pay | Yes — leaves when you do |
| Pays for Itself? | No — ongoing cost | No — ongoing cost | Yes — in about 2 months |
📊 The Uber Math Nobody Talks About
Average Uber/Lyft trip in LA
$20–$25
Two trips per day (to work and back)
$40–$50/day
Five days a week
$200–$250/week
Monthly Uber/Lyft cost
$800–$1,000/month
🛵 vs. A Scooter from FE Motorsports
One-time cost: starting at $999. Monthly gas: $15–$35. That's it. A scooter pays for itself in less than two months compared to Uber — and then costs almost nothing to operate. Fully assembled. California registered same day. No license required for 50cc. Call (323) 588-6634.
Who Hits This Wall in LA — And What To Do About It
The people who feel LA's transit gap most are the ones who came from somewhere with real public transportation. Here's what that looks like by community — and why a scooter from FE Motorsports is the answer.
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USC & Downtown LA Students
University Park · Exposition Park · University Village
USC enrolled nearly 18,000 international students in 2024–25 — fifth most of any U.S. university. Most arrive expecting to get around without a car. The Metro Expo Line helps, but it doesn't reach most of where students actually need to go. Uber fills the gap fast — and at $20+ a trip it adds up before the semester ends.
USC is 4 miles from FE Motorsports. A scooter handles campus, the grocery store on Figueroa, and the weekend trip to K-Town — without a car, without Uber, without the bus schedule.
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UCLA & Westside Students
Westwood · Palms · Mar Vista · Santa Monica
UCLA had over 10,700 international students in 2024–25. Westwood is expensive and parking is brutal. The Big Blue Bus runs, but "runs" is generous. Uber from Westwood to anywhere in South or East LA is $25–$40 each way. Students from Seoul, Shanghai, Mumbai, and Mexico City all find the same thing: LA doesn't work without a vehicle.
A scooter handles the Westwood–Santa Monica corridor and beyond for about $15–$20 a month in gas. Come to FE Motorsports once — leave with your own transportation.
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Cal State LA & East LA Students
East Los Angeles · Alhambra · Monterey Park · El Sereno
Cal State LA serves a majority working-class student body, many of them first-generation. The school is on the 10 freeway with decent bus access — but "decent" means 45-minute commutes that take 12 minutes by car. Students who rely on the bus are the ones showing up late, leaving early, and working around a schedule that never quite fits.
A scooter from FE Motorsports handles Cal State LA commutes, runs to the library, and trips to family in nearby neighborhoods — all for $15–$35 a month in gas.
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Koreatown & Mid-Wilshire
Koreatown · Mid-Wilshire · MacArthur Park · Westlake
Koreatown has one of the densest concentrations of Korean, Central American, and Filipino residents in the U.S. Many come from cities — Seoul, Mexico City, Manila — where the metro actually works. They land in Koreatown expecting to get around the same way. The Purple Line helps, but it goes east and downtown. For everything else: Uber.
Koreatown to FE Motorsports is about 20 minutes by scooter. Come in, pick a scooter starting at $999, and stop paying $25 every time you need to go somewhere.
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South LA & Inglewood
South Los Angeles · Inglewood · Hawthorne · Gardena
South LA is one of the most transit-dependent parts of the city — and one of the most underserved by it. Bus wait times are long, routes don't connect well, and the C and A Lines don't reach most neighborhoods. Residents who can't afford Uber just wait. Residents who use Uber spend $200–$400 a month on trips that should cost nothing.
A scooter from FE Motorsports covers South LA's streets — work, groceries, doctor, family — for $15–$35 a month in gas. Starting at $999.
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Downtown LA & Historic Core
Downtown LA · Arts District · Little Tokyo · Chinatown
Downtown LA has the best transit access in the city and the worst parking. People who live here and rely on Metro quickly learn: it works for going downtown, not for going anywhere else. Getting from downtown to Silver Lake, to the Eastside, to a job in the South Bay — that's three buses and 90 minutes each way. Most people just Uber.
A scooter from FE Motorsports handles the short hops that make Downtown livable — cross-city errands, late-night rides home, weekend trips across town — for a fraction of Uber cost.
Four Scooters. All Starting at $999. Every LA Route Covered.
All four models are CARB approved, fully assembled, and California registered same day at 2916 S Santa Fe Ave. Come in, pick one, ride home — no car needed to get here (the Metro 60 stops right across the street).
Best Entry — Starting at $999
Boom Evolution 50cc
Errands, groceries, campus runs. 100 MPG. ~$15/month in gas. Fully automatic.
The most affordable scooter we carry — and the best replacement for the bus on most daily trips. Fully automatic, no clutch, no shifting. At 100 MPG you'll spend about $15/month on gas. Storage trunk included. CARB approved, California registered same day.
| Engine | 50cc, 4-Stroke |
| Start | Electric Start |
| Top Speed | 35–40 MPH |
| Fuel Economy | 100 MPG |
| Monthly Gas | ~$15/month |
| Storage Trunk | Yes — Included |
| CARB Approved | Yes |
Step Up — 150cc
Vitacci Zoom 150cc
55 MPH. USB charging. More range for longer cross-city trips.
For commutes that span the city — USC to Downtown, Koreatown to Culver City, Cal State LA to the Eastside. Still fully automatic with USB charging, front hydraulic disc brake, and a larger fuel tank.
| Engine | 149.6cc, 4-Stroke |
| Start | Electric Start |
| Top Speed | 55 MPH |
| Fuel Economy | 80 MPG |
| Monthly Gas | ~$20/month |
| USB Charging | Yes |
| Storage Trunk | Yes — Included |
| CARB Approved | Yes |
Best All-Around — 200cc EFI
Apollo Tank 200
65 MPH. Bluetooth. DoorDash. Work commute. The Uber replacement. ~$35/month in gas.
The scooter that replaces Uber for most Los Angeles trips. 65 MPH on city streets, roughly $35/month in gas. Bluetooth, dual disc brakes, USB charging. Handles work commutes, deliveries, and cross-city errands. City streets only.
| Engine | 200cc, 4-Stroke EFI |
| Start | Electric Start |
| Top Speed | 65 MPH |
| Fuel Economy | 65 MPG |
| Monthly Gas | ~$35/month |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Storage Trunk | Yes — Included |
| CARB Approved | Yes |
Most Loaded — 200cc EFI
Vitacci Marshal X 200
65 MPH. MP3 with speakers. Alarm. Rear storage box. Everything built in.
The most fully equipped scooter we carry. Built-in MP3 player with speakers, built-in alarm, rear storage box, USB charging, color digital display, and full LED lighting — all included. The premium daily driver for serious LA commuters. City streets only.
| Engine | 200cc, 4-Stroke EFI |
| Start | Electric Start |
| Top Speed | 65 MPH |
| Fuel Economy | 65 MPG |
| Monthly Gas | ~$35/month |
| MP3 + Alarm | Yes — Built In |
| Storage Trunk | Yes — Included |
| CARB Approved | Yes |
🚌 Already on the Bus? Get Off at Santa Fe & 30th.
The Metro 60 stops at Santa Fe & 30th in Vernon — directly across the street from FE Motorsports. Take it northbound from anywhere on Long Beach Blvd. You ride the bus to us once. You ride a scooter home.
Frequently Asked Questions — LA Transportation & Scooters
Why is public transportation in Los Angeles so bad?
Los Angeles was built for cars, and its transit system reflects that. LA Metro carries a fraction of the riders that New York or Tokyo transit carries, buses run infrequently outside of peak hours, and the rail network doesn't reach most neighborhoods where people actually live and work. For anyone coming from a city with functional transit — Mexico City, Seoul, New York, London, Tokyo — LA's system is a real shock. A scooter from FE Motorsports bridges the gap: starting at $999, CARB approved, California registered same day. Call (323) 588-6634.
How much does Uber or Lyft cost per month in Los Angeles?
At $20 per trip, two rides a day adds up to $1,200 a month. Even at one trip per day, five days a week, that's $400+ a month just to get around. A scooter from FE Motorsports starts at $999 — less than two months of daily Uber use — and runs on $15–$35 a month in gas. Call (323) 588-6634.
Can I get to FE Motorsports without a car?
Yes — the Metro 60 bus stops at Santa Fe & 30th Street in Vernon, directly across the street from FE Motorsports at 2916 S Santa Fe Ave. Take the 60 northbound from anywhere along Long Beach Blvd or Pacific Ave. You ride the bus to us once — you ride a scooter home. Call (323) 588-6634.
Is a scooter practical for getting around Los Angeles?
Yes — for everything the bus and Uber handle. Work commutes, grocery runs, doctor appointments, visiting family across town, DoorDash delivery. A scooter does all of it on your schedule, for $15–$35 a month in gas, with no parking stress. Every scooter FE Motorsports sells is CARB approved and California street legal. Call (323) 588-6634.
What is the cheapest way to get around Los Angeles without a car?
A scooter from FE Motorsports starting at $999. At 65–100 MPG, monthly gas cost is $15–$35. That's less than most people pay for a Metro monthly pass — and a scooter goes where the bus doesn't. No transfers. No schedule. No waiting. Fully assembled, California registered same day. Call (323) 588-6634.
Can international students buy a scooter in Los Angeles?
Yes — FE Motorsports is a licensed California dealer. We handle DMV registration on the spot. Every scooter is fully assembled and ready to ride the same day you walk in. International students, new residents, anyone with a valid California ID can register a scooter same day. Call (323) 588-6634.
How far is FE Motorsports from USC?
About 4 miles from the USC University Park campus — roughly 10–15 minutes by surface street, depending on traffic. FE Motorsports is at 2916 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles CA 90058. Call (323) 588-6634.
How far is FE Motorsports from UCLA?
About 12 miles from the UCLA Westwood campus — roughly 20–25 minutes by surface street. FE Motorsports is at 2916 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles CA 90058. Call (323) 588-6634.
How far is FE Motorsports from Koreatown?
About 4–5 miles from the heart of Koreatown — roughly 15–20 minutes by scooter on city streets. FE Motorsports is at 2916 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles CA 90058. Call (323) 588-6634.
Do you also carry dirt bikes and ATVs?
Yes — FE Motorsports carries a full lineup of California Green Sticker approved dirt bikes and ATVs for families. All models are in stock, fully assembled, and registered same day. Call (323) 588-6634.
You Figured Out LA Traffic. Now Stop Paying for Uber.
FE Motorsports — 2916 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles CA 90058. Scooters starting at $999. Fully assembled. California registered same day. 25+ years at the same address. Open 7 days a week.
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