全新 Wave 票務系統指南：預計今年稍後推出
我們的 Wave 票務支付系統將提供多種選項，以滿足所有乘客的需求。本指南將提供您所需的資訊，幫助您在 Wave 系統於 2025 年 10 月上線時順利使用。接下來，請選擇您的乘客類型和偏好的付款方式。如果您是下列計畫的管理員，請選擇「機構」選項，了解全新 Wave 系統如何為您服務。
Wave is here!
Free rides with Wave end October 31. Starting November 1, add funds to your Wave card online or at CVS, Northgate Market, and purchase cards at select retail locations.
¡Wave ya está aquí! Los viajes gratis con Wave terminan el 31 de octubre. A partir del 1 de noviembre, agrega fondos a su tarjeta Wave en línea o en CVS, Northgate Market y compra tarjetas en establecimientos minoristas seleccionados.
Wave đã có mặt! Các chuyến đi miễn phí với Wave sẽ kết thúc vào ngày 31 tháng 10. Bắt đầu từ ngày 1 tháng 11, hãy nạp tiền vào thẻ Wave của quý vị trực tuyến hoặc tại CVS, Northgate Market và mua thẻ tại các cửa hàng bán lẻ được chọn.
2025 年 10 月正式上線
The new Wave Fare Payment System is Coming Soon! Please note that information contained within this guide is for future planning purposes. You will be able to start taking action later this year.
1. 您屬於哪一種類型的乘客？
請選擇最符合您情況的選項。
- 全票
- 優惠票價
- 特殊票價
- 組織機構
您打算使用哪種付款方式？
請選擇您計劃搭配 Wave 票務系統使用的付款方式。
您打算使用哪種付款方式？
請選擇您計劃搭配 Wave 票務系統使用的付款方式。
您打算使用哪種付款方式？
請選擇您計劃搭配 Wave 票務系統使用的付款方式。
您打算使用哪種付款方式？
請選擇您計劃搭配 Wave 票務系統使用的付款方式。
您打算使用哪種付款方式？
請選擇您計劃搭配 Wave 票務系統使用的付款方式。
您打算使用哪種付款方式？
請選擇您計劃搭配 Wave 票務系統使用的付款方式。
您打算使用哪種付款方式？
請選擇您計劃搭配 Wave 票務系統使用的付款方式。
您打算使用哪種付款方式？
請選擇您計劃搭配 Wave 票務系統使用的付款方式。
Wave 票務系統的行政管理變革
參與下列計畫的機構將會發現，全新的 Wave 票務系統不僅保留了您所熟悉的友善使用體驗，還增添了新功能，讓您能更全面地管理計畫。
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主要變革：
最重大的更新是以全新實體 Wave 卡（一種耐用、可重複使用的塑膠智慧卡）取代紙本通行票。參與者在您的計畫有效期間內可使用此卡。當他們不再符合資格時，卡片將自動轉換為普通乘客身分，讓他們無需申請新卡或新帳戶就能繼續使用。
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Wave 行動應用程式選項：
部分機構也可讓參與者透過 Wave 行動應用程式取得優惠票價身分，免去發放和管理實體卡片的麻煩。
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全新管理工具：
- 為指定管理員提供安全的登入憑證
- 可新增或移除參與者
- 可選擇訂購反映您計畫乘客身分的實體 Wave 卡（透過 OCTA 訂購的卡片每張費用為 $2。您可以選擇承擔此費用，或由參與者自行負擔。）
- 機構專用網站使用方式和效益的訓練。
如果您想深入了解 Wave 票務系統可能對您的機構產生什麼影響，或有意成為參與機構，請填寫以下表單。OCTA 代表將會與您聯絡。
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以下根據您計畫的需求，概述具體的更新內容。
OCTA 將跟各參與機構合作，為管理員和參與者提供訓練與教材。
- Youth Ride Free 2025 年秋季學年，Youth Ride Free 優惠的管理和發放將遵循現行流程，但有一項主要變革：學校將發放塑膠 Wave 卡給學生，卡片已預先設定 Youth Ride Free 身分，並將於一年後到期。發放給學校的 Wave 卡將免費提供。
從 2026 年初開始，新流程將要求家長或學生直接向 OCTA 申請，以領取 Youth Ride Free Wave 卡。隨著這項變革的臨近，OCTA 將向學校提供完整的詳細資訊和指引。 - Community College 2025 年秋季，Community College 乘客優惠的管理和發放將維持不變。
從 2026 年春季開始，所有社區學院將轉為使用 Wave 行動應用程式和全新的機構專用網站，進行計畫管理和 Wave 卡發放。
透過機構專用網站訂購的 Wave 卡每張費用為 $2。您可以選擇承擔此費用，或由參與者自行負擔。 - University 2025 年秋季學期，University 乘客優惠的管理和發放將維持不變。
從 2026 年春季開始，所有大學將轉為使用 Wave 卡和 Wave 行動應用程式，並利用全新的機構專用網站進行計畫管理和卡片發放。
透過機構專用網站訂購的 Wave 卡每張費用為 $2。您可以選擇承擔此費用，或由參與者自行負擔。 - Employer 2025 年秋季，Employer 乘客優惠的管理和發放將繼續沿用現行流程。
從 2026 年春季開始，雇主將採用 Wave 卡和 Wave 行動應用程式，並透過全新的機構專用網站進行計畫管理和卡片發放。
透過機構專用網站訂購的 Wave 卡每張費用為 $2。您可以選擇承擔此費用，或由參與者自行負擔。 - 其他經核准的組織和政府機關 每個參與的組織和機關目前都依據其需求，在獨特的優惠架構下運作。如果想了解 Wave 票務系統將如何應用於您的計畫，請填寫提供的表單。OCTA 代表將會與您聯絡並提供更多資訊。
透過機構專用網站訂購的 Wave 卡每張費用為 $2。您可以選擇承擔此費用，或由參與者自行負擔。
- Youth Ride Free 2025 年秋季學年，Youth Ride Free 優惠的管理和發放將遵循現行流程，但有一項主要變革：學校將發放塑膠 Wave 卡給學生，卡片已預先設定 Youth Ride Free 身分，並將於一年後到期。發放給學校的 Wave 卡將免費提供。
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Step 1: Purchase a Wave Card
- Purchase a Wave card from our expanded retail network. Cost is $4.00 at retailers. You can also purchase a Wave card from the OCTA Store at a cost of $2.00.
- When purchasing your Wave card, the cashier will activate your card, and you will need to load money on the card.
- Once your card is activated and you have a balance on your card, you are ready to ride.
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Step 2: Create your Wave Account
- Create your Wave online account and link your new Wave card in your account. Creating an account is optional but recommended to take advantage of its many features.
- The benefits of creating an account include balance protection if your card is lost or stolen, the ability to add money onto your card, viewing the details of your card purchases, and managing other family members' cards within your account.
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Step 3: Ride with Wave!
- When waiting to board, have your Wave card ready before boarding.
- When you board, simply hold your Wave card up against the onboard validator.
- When the validator chimes and you receive a check mark, you are free to continue boarding.
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What to Know About the Wave Card
- A balance must be maintained on the Wave card to ride.
- You can load money onto your Wave card through the online customer website using a debit or credit card. You can add value with or without creating an account.
- You can load money at participating retail locations using cash or debit/credit cards.
- The Wave card will provide the best price guarantee through fare capping for daily or monthly benefits.
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Riders aged 60 and older are eligible for reduced fares. To access this benefit through the Wave fare system, they must apply online using a process similar to the current one. The steps below will provide you the information you will need when the Wave fare system begins. Through the application process, your virtual card on the Wave mobile app will be linked to your senior reduced fare status and will automatically process your reduced fares when scanning your virtual card on the validator.
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Step 1: Create A Wave Account
Before you can apply for your reduced fare status, you must create an account on the Wave customer website. An account will be required as part of the eligibility process.
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Step 2: Apply for your Reduced Fare Status
Once you have created your Wave account, you will be able to access the new reduced fare application process on octa.net/apply. This application process will require the same eligible documents as the current application, as well as a photograph.
If you currently have a senior reduced fare status, you will not need to reapply. You will be asked to fill out a reduced fare transfer application on octa.net/apply that will transfer your current reduced fare status to your Wave account.
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Step 3: Get Your Wave Card
- If you do not have a Wave card when you apply for your reduced fare status, you will have the option for OCTA to send you a Wave card. The cost for your first Wave card is free, when provided by OCTA. The Wave card that you receive will be linked to your online Wave account and be designated as your senior reduced fare Wave card upon your application approval.
- If you have a Wave card when you apply for your reduced fare status, you will be required to enter the card number as part of your application process. By entering your number, that Wave card will be designated as your senior reduced fare Wave card upon your application approval.
- Once your card is designated with your senior reduced fare status and you have a balance on your card, you are ready to ride.
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Step 4: Ride with Wave!
- When waiting to board, have your Wave card ready before boarding.
- When you board, simply hold your Wave card up against the onboard validator.
- When the validator chimes and you receive a check mark, you are free to continue boarding.
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What to Know About the Wave Card
- A balance must be maintained on the Wave card to ride.
- You can load money onto your Wave card through the online customer website using a debit or credit card. You can add value with or without creating an account.
- You can load money at participating retail locations using cash or debit/credit cards.
- The Wave card will provide the best price guarantee through fare capping for daily or monthly benefits.
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Riders with disabilities are eligible for reduced fares. To access this benefit through the Wave fare system, they must apply online using a process similar to the current one. The steps below will provide you the information you will need when the Wave fare system begins. Through the application process, your virtual card on the Wave mobile app will be linked to your disabled reduced fare status and will automatically process your reduced fares when scanning your virtual card on the validator.
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Step 1: Create A Wave Account
Before you can apply for your reduced fare status, you must create an account on the Wave customer website. An account will be required as part of the eligibility process.
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Step 2: Apply for your Reduced Fare Status
Once you have created your Wave account, you will be able to access the new reduced fare application process on octa.net/apply. This application process will require the same eligible documents as the current application, as well as a photograph.
If you currently have a disabled reduced fare status, you will not need to reapply. You will be asked to fill out a reduced fare transfer application on octa.net/apply that will transfer your current reduced fare status to your Wave account.
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Step 3: Get Your Wave Card
- If you do not have a Wave card when you apply for your reduced fare status, you will have the option for OCTA to send you a Wave card. The cost for your first Wave card is free, when provided by OCTA. The Wave card that you receive will be linked to your online Wave account and be designated as your disabled reduced fare Wave card upon your application approval.
- If you have a Wave card when you apply for your reduced fare status, you will be required to enter the card number as part of your application process. By entering your number, that Wave card will be designated as your disabled reduced fare Wave card upon your application approval.
- Once your card is designated with your disabled reduced fare status and you have a balance on your card, you are ready to ride.
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Step 4: Ride with Wave!
- When waiting to board, have your Wave card ready before boarding.
- When you board, simply hold your Wave card up against the onboard validator.
- When the validator chimes and you receive a check mark, you are free to continue boarding.
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What to Know About the Wave Card
- A balance must be maintained on the Wave card to ride.
- You can load money onto your Wave card through the online customer website using a debit or credit card. You can add value with or without creating an account.
- You can load money at participating retail locations using cash or debit/credit cards.
- The Wave card will provide the best price guarantee through fare capping for daily or monthly benefits.
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Students enrolled in 9 or more units per semester at a technical or vocational school or other type of higher educational institutional are eligible for reduced fares. To access this benefit through the Wave fare system, they must apply online using a process similar to the current one. The steps below will provide you the information you will need when the Wave fare system begins. Through the application process, your virtual card on the Wave mobile app will be linked to your college reduced fare status and will automatically process your reduced fares when scanning your virtual card on the validator.
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Step 1: Create A Wave Account
Before you can apply for your reduced fare status, you must create an account on the Wave customer website. An account will be required as part of the eligibility process.
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Step 2: Apply for your Reduced Fare Status
Once you have created your Wave account, you will be able to access the new reduced fare application process on octa.net/apply. This application process will require the same eligible documents as the current application, as well as a photograph.
If you currently have a college reduced fare status, you will not need to reapply. You will be asked to fill out a reduced fare transfer application on octa.net/apply that will transfer your current reduced fare status to your Wave account.
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Step 3: Get Your Wave Card
- If you do not have a Wave card when you apply for your reduced fare status, you will have the option for OCTA to send you a Wave card. The cost for a Wave card will be $2.00 when provided by OCTA, or you can purchase a Wave card at a participating retailer for $4.00. The Wave card that you receive from OCTA will be linked to your online Wave account and be designated as your college reduced fare Wave card upon your application approval.
- If you have a Wave card when you apply for your reduced fare status, you will be required to enter the card number as part of your application process. By entering your number, that Wave card will be designated as your college reduced fare Wave card upon your application approval.
- Once your card is designated with your college reduced fare status and you have a balance on your card, you are ready to ride.
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Step 4: Ride with Wave!
- When waiting to board, have your Wave card ready before boarding.
- When you board, simply hold your Wave card up against the onboard validator.
- When the validator chimes and you receive a check mark, you are free to continue boarding.
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What to Know About the Wave Card
- A balance must be maintained on the Wave card to ride.
- You can load money onto your Wave card through the online customer website using a debit or credit card. You can add value with or without creating an account.
- You can load money at participating retail locations using cash or debit/credit cards.
- The Wave card will provide the best price guarantee through fare capping for daily or monthly benefits.
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Must be enrolled in at the following community colleges: Coastline, Cypress, Fullerton, Golden West, Irvine Valley, Orange Coast, Saddleback, Santa Ana or Santiago Canyon.
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Step 1: Get your Wave Card
- You will need to visit your community college administration to receive your Wave card. When you receive your Wave card, it will be activated as a community college rider status.
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Step 2: Create your Wave Account
- Create your Wave online account. You must use the same email address when creating your new Wave online account that you use when registering for your community college.
- Once you have created your account, you will need to link the Wave card you received from your community college to your Wave account.
- Once you have linked your Wave card to your online account, your Wave card will have your community college rider benefit status.
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Step 3: Ride with Wave!
- When waiting to board, have your Wave card ready before boarding.
- When you board, simply hold your Wave card up against the onboard validator.
- When the validator chimes and you receive a check mark, you are free to continue boarding.
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What to Know About the Wave Card
- Your Wave card will be valid for each semester you are enrolled at your community college.
- Your Wave card will revert to a regular rider Wave card once you are no longer eligible for your community college rider status benefit.
- To use your Wave card as a regular rider, refer to the regular rider option.
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The Youth Ride Free fare benefit allows passengers ages 6 to 18 years to ride any OCTA fixed-route bus in Orange County for free. Wave cards with the youth ride free benefit will be available from local schools and be valid for one-year. During this time period youth, or their parents, will need to apply to convert their Wave card to a permanent youth ride free benefit card, which would expire on their 19th birthday. The application process will be available later this year.
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Step 1: Request your Wave Card
- Wave cards with the youth rider status will be available from your child’s participating school. If your child’s school is not distributing the Wave youth cards, you may request one from OCTA.
- To learn more about the youth ride free benefit and to order a card, click here.
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Step 2: Ride with Wave!
- When waiting to board, have your Wave card ready before boarding.
- When you board, simply hold your Wave card up against the onboard validator.
- When the validator chimes and you receive a check mark, you are free to continue boarding.
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What to Know About the Wave Card
- There is no charge for receiving your Wave card with the youth ride free status.
- Your Wave card will have your youth ride free rider status attached to the card when you receive it from either your school or OCTA.
- Your youth designated Wave card will be valid for 1 year, after the expiration date, your card will revert to a regular Wave card.
Ok! Here's how you will get started with the Wave Card
Based on being a University Rider using the .
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Step 1: Request your University Rider Benefit from your school
- You will need to visit your university administration office to request your university benefit. To learn about the requirements of your university and how to request your benefit, click here.
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Step 2: : Get your Wave Card
- You will need to visit your university administration office to receive your Wave card. When you receive your Wave card, it will be activated as a university rider status.
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Step 3: Create your Wave Account
- Create your Wave online account. You must use the same email address when creating your new Wave online account that you use when registering for your university.
- Once you have created your account, you will need to link the Wave card you received from your university to your Wave account.
- Once you have linked your Wave card to your online account, your Wave card will have your university rider benefit status.
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Step 4: Ride with Wave!
- When waiting to board, have your Wave card ready before boarding.
- When you board, simply hold your Wave card up against the onboard validator.
- When the validator chimes and you receive a check mark, you are free to continue boarding.
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What to Know About the Wave Card
- Your Wave card will be valid for each semester/year you are enrolled at your university, based on the terms of your university program.
- Your Wave card will revert to a regular rider Wave card once you are no longer eligible for your university rider status benefit.
- To use your Wave card as a regular rider, refer to the regular rider option.
Ok! Here's how you will get started with the Wave Card
Based on being an Employer Rider using the Wave Card.
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OCTA offers employees, through eligible employers, a low cost per boarding when riding OC Bus. Your cost and payment are managed through your employer. To learn about the employee reduced fare benefit, here.
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Step 1: Request your Employee Rider Benefit from your employer
You will need to visit your employer's human resources department to request your employer benefit. Receipt and management of this benefit is based on the individual employer's requirements. click here.
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Step 2: Purchase a Wave Card
- You will need to visit your employers human resources department to receive your Wave card. When you receive your Wave card, it will be activated as a employer rider status.
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Step 3: Create your Wave Account
- Create your Wave online account and link your new Wave card in your account. An account is required to receive your Employer rider status.
- The benefits of creating an account include balance protection if your card is lost or stolen, the ability to add money onto your card, you can view the details of your card purchases and manage other family members cards within your account.
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Step 4: Ride with Wave!
- When waiting to board, have your Wave card ready before boarding.
- When you board, simply hold your Wave card up against the onboard validator.
- When the validator chimes and you receive a check mark, you are free to continue boarding.
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What to Know About the Wave Card
- A balance must be maintained on the Wave card to ride.
- You can load money onto your Wave card through the online customer website using a debit or credit card. You can add value with or without creating an account.
- You can load money at participating retail locations using cash or debit/credit cards.
- The Wave card will provide the best price guarantee through fare capping for daily or monthly benefits.
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Students enrolled in 9 or more units per semester at a technical or vocational school or other type of higher educational institutional are eligible for reduced fares. To access this benefit through the Wave fare system, they must apply online using a process similar to the current one. The steps below will provide you the information you will need when the Wave fare system begins. Through the application process, your virtual card on the Wave mobile app will be linked to your college reduced fare status and will automatically process your reduced fares when scanning your virtual card on the validator.
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Step 1: Create A Wave Account
Before you can apply for your reduced fare status, you must create an account on the Wave customer website. An account will be required as part of the eligibility process.
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Step 2: Apply for your Reduced Fare Status
Once you have created your Wave account, you will be able to access the new reduced fare application process on octa.net/apply. This application process will require the same eligible documents as the current application, as well as a photograph.
If you currently have a college reduced fare status, you will not need to reapply. You will be asked to fill out a reduced fare transfer application on octa.net/apply that will transfer your current reduced fare status to your Wave account.
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Step 3: Get Your Wave Card
- If you do not have a Wave card when you apply for your reduced fare status, you will have the option for OCTA to send you a Wave card. The cost for a Wave card will be $2.00 when provided by OCTA, or you can purchase a Wave card at a participating retailer for $4.00. The Wave card that you receive from OCTA will be linked to your online Wave account and be designated as your college reduced fare Wave card upon your application approval.
- If you have a Wave card when you apply for your reduced fare status, you will be required to enter the card number as part of your application process. By entering your number, that Wave card will be designated as your college reduced fare Wave card upon your application approval.
- Once your card is designated with your college reduced fare status and you have a balance on your card, you are ready to ride.
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Step 4: Ride with Wave!
- When waiting to board, have your Wave card ready before boarding.
- When you board, simply hold your Wave card up against the onboard validator.
- When the validator chimes and you receive a check mark, you are free to continue boarding.
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What to Know About the Wave Card
- A balance must be maintained on the Wave card to ride.
- You can load money onto your Wave card through the online customer website using a debit or credit card. You can add value with or without creating an account.
- You can load money at participating retail locations using cash or debit/credit cards.
- The Wave card will provide the best price guarantee through fare capping for daily or monthly benefits.
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Step 1: Download the Wave Mobile App
- Download the Wave mobile app from the Apple or Google Store.
- Create your account. If you are a current OC Bus mobile user, use the same email address when creating your new Wave mobile account.
- Create your Wave virtual card.
- Load money onto your Wave virtual card.
- Once you have a balance on your card, you are ready to ride.
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Step 2: Ride with Wave!
- When waiting to board, have your Wave mobile app open with the QR code activated before boarding. To activate your QR code, press the icon at the bottom of the screen.
- When you board, hold your mobile phone with the QR code visible directly under the onboard validator.
- When the validator chimes and you receive a check mark, you are free to continue boarding.
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What to Know About the Wave Mobile App
- An account is required to use the Wave mobile app.
- A balance must be maintained on your Wave virtual card to ride.
- You can load money onto your Wave virtual card through the mobile app using a debit or credit card or with Apple or Google Pay.
- You can load money onto your Wave virtual card at participating retail locations using cash or debit/credit cards.
- The Wave virtual card will provide the best price guarantee through fare capping for daily or monthly benefits.
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Riders aged 60 and older are eligible for reduced fares. To access this benefit through the Wave fare system, they must apply online using a process similar to the current one. The steps below will provide you the information you will need when the Wave fare system begins. Through the application process, your virtual card on the Wave mobile app will be linked to your senior reduced fare status and will automatically process your reduced fares when scanning your virtual card on the validator.
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Step 1: Download The Wave Mobile App
Before you can apply for your reduced fare status, you must download the Wave mobile app, create an account, and create a Wave virtual card. An account will be required as part of the eligibility process.
- Download the Wave mobile app from the Apple or Google Store.
- Create your account. If you are a current OC Bus mobile user, use the same email address when creating your new Wave mobile account.
- Create your Wave virtual card. You will be required to enter your Wave virtual card number when applying for your reduced fare status. Upon your reduced fare application approval, this Wave virtual card will be designated with your senior reduced fare status.
- Once your Wave virtual card is designated with your senior reduced fare status and you have a balance on your card, you are ready to ride.
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Step 2: Apply for your Reduced Fare Status
Once you have created your Wave account and Wave virtual card, you will be able to access the new reduced fare application process on octa.net/apply. This application process will require the same eligible documents as the current application, as well as a photograph.
If you currently have a senior reduced fare status, you will not need to reapply. You will be asked to fill out a reduced fare transfer application on octa.net/apply that will transfer your current reduced fare status to your Wave virtual card.
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Step 3: Ride with Wave!
- When waiting to board, have your Wave mobile app open with the QR code activated before boarding. To activate your QR code, press the icon at the bottom of the screen.
- When you board, hold your mobile phone with the QR code visible directly under the onboard validator.
- When the validator chimes and you receive a check mark, you are free to continue boarding.
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What to Know About the Wave Mobile App
- An account is required to use the Wave mobile app.
- A balance must be maintained on your Wave virtual card to ride.
- You can load money onto your Wave virtual card through the mobile app using a debit or credit card or with Apple or Google Pay.
- You can load money onto your Wave virtual card at participating retail locations using cash or debit/credit cards.
- The Wave virtual card will provide the best price guarantee through fare capping for daily or monthly benefits.
Ok! Here's how you will get started with the Wave Mobile App
Based on being a Disabled Rider using the Wave Mobile App.
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Riders with disabilities are eligible for reduced fares. To access this benefit through the Wave fare system, they must apply online using a process similar to the current one. The steps below will provide you the information you will need when the Wave fare system begins. Through the application process, your virtual card on the Wave mobile app will be linked to your disabled reduced fare status and will automatically process your reduced fares when scanning your virtual card on the validator.
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Step 1: Download The Wave Mobile App
Before you can apply for your reduced fare status, you must create download the Wave mobile app, create and account and create Wave virtual card. An account will be required as part of the eligibility process.
- Download the Wave mobile app from the Apple or Google Store.
- Create your account. If you are a current OC Bus mobile user, use the same email address when creating your new Wave mobile account.
- Create your Wave virtual card. You will be required to enter your Wave virtual card number when applying for your reduced fare status. Upon your reduced fare application approval, this Wave virtual card will be designated with your disabled reduced fare status.
- Once your Wave virtual card is designated with your disabled reduced fare status and you have a balance on your card, you are ready to ride.
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Step 2: Apply for your Reduced Fare Status
Once you have created your Wave account and Wave virtual card, you will be able to access the new reduced fare application process on octa.net/apply. This application process will require the same eligible documents as the current application, as well as a photograph.
If you currently have a disabled reduced fare status, you will not need to reapply. You will be asked to fill out a reduced fare transfer application on octa.net/apply that will transfer your current reduced fare status to your Wave virtual card.
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Step 3: Ride with Wave!
- When waiting to board, have your Wave mobile app open with the QR code activated before boarding. To activate your QR code, press the icon at the bottom of the screen.
- When you board, hold your mobile phone with the QR code visible directly under the onboard validator.
- When the validator chimes and you receive a check mark, you are free to continue boarding.
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What to Know About the Wave Mobile App
- An account is required to use the Wave mobile app.
- A balance must be maintained on your Wave virtual card to ride.
- You can load money onto your Wave virtual card through the mobile app using a debit or credit card or with Apple or Google Pay.
- You can load money onto your Wave virtual card at participating retail locations using cash or debit/credit cards.
- The Wave virtual card will provide the best price guarantee through fare capping for daily or monthly benefits.
Ok! Here's how you will get started with the Wave Mobile App
Based on being a College Rider using the Wave Mobile App.
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Students enrolled in 9 or more units per semester at a technical or vocational school or other type of higher educational institutional are eligible for reduced fares. To access this benefit through the Wave fare system, they must apply online using a process similar to the current one. The steps below will provide you the information you will need when the Wave fare system begins. Through the application process, your virtual card on the Wave mobile app will be linked to your college reduced fare status and will automatically process your reduced fares when scanning your virtual card on the validator.
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Step 1: Download The Wave Mobile App
Before you can apply for your reduced fare status, you must download the Wave mobile app, create an account, and create a Wave virtual card. An account will be required as part of the eligibility process.
- Download the Wave mobile app from the Apple or Google Store.
- Create your account. If you are a current OC Bus mobile user, use the same email address when creating your new Wave mobile account.
- Create your Wave virtual card. You will be required to enter your Wave virtual card number when applying for your reduced fare status. Upon your reduced fare application approval, this Wave virtual card will be designated with your college reduced fare status.
- Once your Wave virtual card is designated with your college reduced fare status and you have a balance on your card, you are ready to ride.
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Step 2: Apply for your Reduced Fare Status
Once you have created your Wave account, you will be able to access the new reduced fare application process on octa.net/apply. This application process will require the same eligible documents as the current application, as well as a photograph.
If you currently have a college reduced fare status, you will not need to reapply. You will be asked to fill out a reduced fare transfer application on octa.net/apply that will transfer your current reduced fare status to your Wave account.
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Step 3: Ride with Wave!
- When waiting to board, have your Wave mobile app open with the QR code activated before boarding. To activate your QR code, press the icon at the bottom of the screen.
- When you board, hold your mobile phone with the QR code visible directly under the onboard validator.
- When the validator chimes and you receive a check mark, you are free to continue boarding.
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What to Know About the Wave Mobile App
- An account is required to use the Wave mobile app.
- A balance must be maintained on your Wave virtual card to ride.
- You can load money onto your Wave virtual card through the mobile app using a debit or credit card or with Apple or Google Pay.
- You can load money onto your Wave virtual card at participating retail locations using cash or debit/credit cards.
- The Wave virtual card will provide the best price guarantee through fare capping for daily or monthly benefits.
Ok! Here's how you will get started with the Wave Mobile App
Based on being a Community College Rider using the Wave Mobile App.
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Must be enrolled in at the following community colleges: Coastline, Cypress, Fullerton, Golden West, Irvine Valley, Orange Coast, Saddleback, Santa Ana or Santiago Canyon.
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Step 1: Download the Wave Mobile App
- Download the Wave mobile app from the Apple or Google Store.
- Create your account. You must use the same email address when creating your new Wave mobile account that you use when registering for your community college.
- Create your Wave virtual card.
- Link your virtual card to your community college through the options tab in the mobile app under Institutions.
- Once you have linked your virtual card to your community college, you are ready to ride.
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Step 2: Ride with Wave!
- When waiting to board, have your Wave mobile app open with the QR code activated before boarding. To activate your QR code, press the icon at the bottom of the screen.
- When you board, hold your mobile phone with the QR code visible directly under the onboard validator.
- When the validator chimes and you receive a check mark, you are free to continue boarding.
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What to Know About the Wave Mobile App
- Your Wave virtual card will be valid for each semester you are enrolled at your community college.
- Your Wave virtual card will revert to a regular rider Wave card once you are no longer eligible for your community college rider status benefit.
- To use your Wave card as a regular rider, refer to the regular rider option.
Ok! Here's how you will get started with the Wave Mobile App
Based on being a Youth Rider using the Wave Mobile App.
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Step 1: Download the Wave Mobile App
- Download the Wave mobile app from the Apple or Google Store.
- Create your account. If you are a current OC Bus mobile user, use the same email address when creating your new Wave mobile account.
- Create your Wave virtual card.
- Load money onto your Wave virtual card.
- Once you have a balance on your card, you are ready to ride.
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Step 2: Ride with Wave!
- When waiting to board, have your Wave mobile app open with the QR code activated before boarding. To activate your QR code, press the icon at the bottom of the screen.
- When you board, hold your mobile phone with the QR code visible directly under the onboard validator.
- When the validator chimes and you receive a check mark, you are free to continue boarding.
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What to Know About the Wave Mobile App
- A balance must be maintained on your Wave virtual card to ride.
- You can load money onto your Wave virtual card through the mobile app using a debit or credit card or with Apple or Google Pay.
- You can load money onto your Wave virtual card at participating retail locations using cash or debit/credit cards.
- The Wave virtual card will provide the best price guarantee through fare capping for daily or monthly benefits.
Ok! Here's how you will get started with the Wave Mobile App
Based on being a University Rider using the Wave Mobile App.
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Step 1: Request your University Rider Benefit from your school
- You will need to visit your university administration office to request your university rider benefit. Receipt of this benefit is based on the individual university's requirements.
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Step 2: Download the Wave Mobile App
- Download the Wave mobile app from the Apple or Google Store.
- Create your account. You must use the same email address when creating your new Wave mobile account that you use when registering for your university.
- Create your Wave virtual card.
- You will then need to link your virtual card to your university through the options tab in the mobile app under Institutions.
- Once you have a linked your virtual card to your university, you are ready to ride.
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Step 3: Ride with Wave!
- When waiting to board, have your Wave mobile app open with the QR code activated before boarding. To activate your QR code, press the icon at the bottom of the screen.
- When you board, hold your mobile phone with the QR code visible directly under the onboard validator.
- When the validator chimes and you receive a check mark, you are free to continue boarding.
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What to Know About the Wave Mobile App
- Your Wave virtual card will be valid for each semester/year you are enrolled at your university, based on the terms of your university program.
- Your Wave virtual card will revert to a regular rider Wave card once you are no longer eligible for your university rider status benefit.
- To use your Wave card as a regular rider, refer to the regular rider option.
Ok! Here's how you will get started with the Wave Mobile App
Based on being a Employee Rider using the Wave Mobile App.
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OCTA offers employees, through eligible employers, a low cost per boarding when riding OC Bus. Your cost and payment are managed through your employer. To learn about the employer reduced fare benefit, click here.
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Step 1: Request your Employee Rider Benefit from your employer
You will need to visit your employer's human resources department to request your employer benefit. Receipt and management of this benefit is based on the individual employer's requirements.
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Step 2: Download the Wave Mobile App
- Download the Wave mobile app from the Apple or Google Store.
- Create your account. Use the same email address associated with your employer, if required.
- Create your Wave virtual card. You will then need to link your virtual card to your employer through the options tab in the mobile app under Institutions.
- Add money onto your Wave virtual card.
- Once you have a linked your virtual card to your employer, you will need to load.
- Once you have linked your virtual card to your employer, you are ready to ride.
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Step 3: Ride with Wave!
- When waiting to board, have your Wave mobile app open with the QR code activated before boarding. To activate your QR code, press the icon at the bottom of the screen.
- When you board, hold your mobile phone with the QR code visible directly under the onboard validator.
- When the validator chimes and you receive a check mark, you are free to continue boarding.
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What to Know About the Wave Mobile App
- Your Wave virtual card may be valid as long as you are eligible through your employer.
- Your Wave virtual card will revert to a regular rider Wave card once you are no longer eligible for your employee rider status benefit.
- To use your Wave card as a regular rider, refer to the regular rider option.
Ok! Here's how you will get started with the Wave Mobile App
Based on being a Organizations using the Wave Mobile App.
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Administrators of Community College, University, Employer, Youth Ride Free, and other approved organizations and government agencies can use the Wave Mobile App for program management.
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Step 1: Download the Wave Mobile App
- Download the Wave mobile app from the Apple or Google Store.
- Create your account. Use the email address associated with your organization or program.
- Create your Wave virtual card.
- Link your virtual card to your organization through the options tab in the mobile app under Institutions, if applicable.
- Once you have linked your virtual card to your organization, you are ready to ride or manage your program.
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Step 2: Ride with Wave!
- When waiting to board, have your Wave mobile app open with the QR code activated before boarding. To activate your QR code, press the icon at the bottom of the screen.
- When you board, hold your mobile phone with the QR code visible directly under the onboard validator.
- When the validator chimes and you receive a check mark, you are free to continue boarding.
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What to Know About the Wave Mobile App
- Your Wave virtual card may be valid as long as you are eligible through your organization or program.
- Your Wave virtual card will revert to a regular rider Wave card once you are no longer eligible for your organization rider status benefit.
- To use your Wave card as a regular rider, refer to the regular rider option.
Ok! Here's how you will get started with Contactless Payment
Based on being a Regular Rider using Contactless Payment.
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Many debit and credit cards are contactless and allow you to securely tap your card to pay. A contactless card has a symbol on the front or back like a Wi-Fi symbol turned on its side. And if you have a credit or debit card set-up in your mobile wallet, you can tap your smartphone as you board.
Cards Supported:- American Express
- Discover
- Mastercard
- Visa
Digital Wallets:- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
- Samsung Pay
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Riding with Contactless Payment
- When waiting to board, have your contactless payment method ready before boarding.
- When you board, hold your contactless card or mobile device near the contactless symbol on the front of the onboard validator.
- When the validator chimes and you receive a check mark, you are free to continue boarding.
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What to Know About Contactless Payments
- Debit/credit card must have contactless payment capability.
- Each tap will deduct/record rider fare type and payment will be processed as a single payment for all rides at end of each day.
- Daily fare capping applies only when using the same debit/credit card when riding.
- No monthly fare capping benefit.
Ok! Here's how you will get started with Contactless Payment
Based on being a Senior Rider using Contactless Payment.
Note: Senior reduced fare status is not available for use with contactless payments.
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Many debit and credit cards are contactless and allow you to securely tap your card to pay. A contactless card has a symbol on the front or back like a Wi-Fi symbol turned on its side. And if you have a credit or debit card set-up in your mobile wallet, you can tap your smartphone as you board.
Cards Supported:- American Express
- Discover
- Mastercard
- Visa
Digital Wallets:- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
- Samsung Pay
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Riding with Contactless Payment
- When waiting to board, have your contactless payment method ready before boarding.
- When you board, hold your contactless card or mobile device near the contactless symbol on the front of the onboard validator.
- When the validator chimes and you receive a check mark, you are free to continue boarding.
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What to Know About Contactless Payments
- Senior reduced fare status is not available for this payment method.
- Debit/credit card must have contactless payment capability.
- Each tap will deduct/record rider fare type and payment will be processed as a single payment for all rides at end of each day.
- Daily fare capping applies only when using the same debit/credit card when riding.
- No monthly fare capping benefit.
Ok! Here's how you will get started with Contactless Payment
Based on being a Disabled Rider using Contactless Payment.
Note: Disabled reduced fare status is not available for use with contactless payments.
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Many debit and credit cards are contactless and allow you to securely tap your card to pay. A contactless card has a symbol on the front or back like a Wi-Fi symbol turned on its side. And if you have a credit or debit card set-up in your mobile wallet, you can tap your smartphone as you board.
Cards Supported:- American Express
- Discover
- Mastercard
- Visa
Digital Wallets:- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
- Samsung Pay
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Riding with Contactless Payment
- When waiting to board, have your contactless payment method ready before boarding.
- When you board, hold your contactless card or mobile device near the contactless symbol on the front of the onboard validator.
- When the validator chimes and you receive a check mark, you are free to continue boarding.
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What to Know About Contactless Payments
- Disabled reduced fare status is not available for this payment method.
- Debit/credit card must have contactless payment capability.
- Each tap will deduct/record rider fare type and payment will be processed as a single payment for all rides at end of each day.
- Daily fare capping applies only when using the same debit/credit card when riding.
- No monthly fare capping benefit.
Ok! Here's how you will get started with Contactless Payment
Based on being a College Rider using Contactless Payment.
Note: College reduced fare status is not available for use with contactless payments.
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Many debit and credit cards are contactless and allow you to securely tap your card to pay. A contactless card has a symbol on the front or back like a Wi-Fi symbol turned on its side. And if you have a credit or debit card set-up in your mobile wallet, you can tap your smartphone as you board.
Cards Supported:- American Express
- Discover
- Mastercard
- Visa
Digital Wallets:- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
- Samsung Pay
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Riding with Contactless Payment
- When waiting to board, have your contactless payment method ready before boarding.
- When you board, hold your contactless card or mobile device near the contactless symbol on the front of the onboard validator.
- When the validator chimes and you receive a check mark, you are free to continue boarding.
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What to Know About Contactless Payments
- College reduced fare status is not available for this payment method.
- Debit/credit card must have contactless payment capability.
- Each tap will deduct/record rider fare type and payment will be processed as a single payment for all rides at end of each day.
- Daily fare capping applies only when using the same debit/credit card when riding.
- No monthly fare capping benefit.
Ok! Here's how you will get started with Contactless Payment
Based on being a Youth Rider using Contactless Payment.
Note: Youth reduced fare status is not available for use with contactless payments.
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Many debit and credit cards are contactless and allow you to securely tap your card to pay. A contactless card has a symbol on the front or back like a Wi-Fi symbol turned on its side. And if you have a credit or debit card set-up in your mobile wallet, you can tap your smartphone as you board.
Cards Supported:- American Express
- Discover
- Mastercard
- Visa
Digital Wallets:- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
- Samsung Pay
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Riding with Contactless Payment
- When waiting to board, have your contactless payment method ready before boarding.
- When you board, hold your contactless card or mobile device near the contactless symbol on the front of the onboard validator.
- When the validator chimes and you receive a check mark, you are free to continue boarding.
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What to Know About Contactless Payments
- Youth reduced fare status is not available for this payment method.
- Debit/credit card must have contactless payment capability.
- Each tap will deduct/record rider fare type and payment will be processed as a single payment for all rides at end of each day.
- Daily fare capping applies only when using the same debit/credit card when riding.
- No monthly fare capping benefit.
Ok! Here's how you will get started with Contactless Payment
Based on being a University Rider using Contactless Payment.
Note: University rider benefits are not available for use with contactless payments.
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Many debit and credit cards are contactless and allow you to securely tap your card to pay. A contactless card has a symbol on the front or back like a Wi-Fi symbol turned on its side. And if you have a credit or debit card set-up in your mobile wallet, you can tap your smartphone as you board.
Cards Supported:- American Express
- Discover
- Mastercard
- Visa
Digital Wallets:- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
- Samsung Pay
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Riding with Contactless Payment
- When waiting to board, have your contactless payment method ready before boarding.
- When you board, hold your contactless card or mobile device near the contactless symbol on the front of the onboard validator.
- When the validator chimes and you receive a check mark, you are free to continue boarding.
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What to Know About Contactless Payments
- University rider benefits are not available for this payment method.
- Debit/credit card must have contactless payment capability.
- Each tap will deduct/record rider fare type and payment will be processed as a single payment for all rides at end of each day.
- Daily fare capping applies only when using the same debit/credit card when riding.
- No monthly fare capping benefit.
Ok! Here's how you will get started with Contactless Payment
Based on being a Employee Rider using Contactless Payment.
Note: Employee rider benefits are not available for use with contactless payments.
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Many debit and credit cards are contactless and allow you to securely tap your card to pay. A contactless card has a symbol on the front or back like a Wi-Fi symbol turned on its side. And if you have a credit or debit card set-up in your mobile wallet, you can tap your smartphone as you board.
Cards Supported:- American Express
- Discover
- Mastercard
- Visa
Digital Wallets:- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
- Samsung Pay
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Riding with Contactless Payment
- When waiting to board, have your contactless payment method ready before boarding.
- When you board, hold your contactless card or mobile device near the contactless symbol on the front of the onboard validator.
- When the validator chimes and you receive a check mark, you are free to continue boarding.
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What to Know About Contactless Payments
- Employee rider benefits are not available for this payment method.
- Debit/credit card must have contactless payment capability.
- Each tap will deduct/record rider fare type and payment will be processed as a single payment for all rides at end of each day.
- Daily fare capping applies only when using the same debit/credit card when riding.
- No monthly fare capping benefit.
Ok! Here's how you will get started with Contactless Payment
Based on being a Organizations using Contactless Payment.
Note: Organization rider benefits are not available for use with contactless payments.
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Many debit and credit cards are contactless and allow you to securely tap your card to pay. A contactless card has a symbol on the front or back like a Wi-Fi symbol turned on its side. And if you have a credit or debit card set-up in your mobile wallet, you can tap your smartphone as you board.
Cards Supported:- American Express
- Discover
- Mastercard
- Visa
Digital Wallets:- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
- Samsung Pay
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Riding with Contactless Payment
- When waiting to board, have your contactless payment method ready before boarding.
- When you board, hold your contactless card or mobile device near the contactless symbol on the front of the onboard validator.
- When the validator chimes and you receive a check mark, you are free to continue boarding.
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What to Know About Contactless Payments
- Organization rider benefits are not available for this payment method.
- Debit/credit card must have contactless payment capability.
- Each tap will deduct/record rider fare type and payment will be processed as a single payment for all rides at end of each day.
- Daily fare capping applies only when using the same debit/credit card when riding.
- No monthly fare capping benefit.
