A Powerful New Mobile App

The Wave mobile app makes paying for OC Bus simpler, smarter, and more flexible. Manage your cards, add funds instantly, and tap to ride — all from your phone.

A Powerful New Mobile App

The Wave mobile app makes paying for OC Bus simpler, smarter, and more flexible. Manage your cards, add funds instantly, and tap to ride — all from your phone.

Looking for information about the OC Bus App? Find out more in the Wave transition plan.

About the Wave Mobile App

The Wave by OCTA app provides the Best Fare Guarantee for:

Daily rides Monthly rides

Key Features

Everything you need to ride and manage your Wave card is in the palm of your hand.

Carry a Virtual Wave Card for Free

Create a virtual card and eliminate the need to carry a physical card. All you’ll need is your smartphone!

Manage Multiple Cards

Manage up to 8 Wave cards including friends and family members.

Reload in Real-time

Add funds to your Wave card when on the run. Your reloads will be there instantly.

Add Cash to Wave

You will always have the option to reload your virtual Wave card with cash at participating retailers.

Getting Started

Follow these steps to get started:

Download the Wave by OCTA app: Install it from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android).
Create Your Wave Account: Register for a Wave account or sign in with your Wave account credentials.
Link Your Cards: Create a free virtual Wave card or link a physical one.
Add Funds: Add a payment method to reload funds or enable autoload.
You’re Ready to Ride! Scan the QR code from the app or tap your Wave card on the validator when boarding. Enjoy a free two-hour transfer and fare capping.

Boarding with the Wave App

Make boarding quick and easy.

Open the Wave App before boarding.
Select the QR Code so it's ready to scan.
Hold Your Phone to the Validator just like the Wave card.
Watch for the Confirmation – a chime will confirm your fare was accepted.
Ride with Confidence – enjoy a free two-hour transfer and never pay more than the daily or monthly limit.