A Smarter, More Convenient Way to Pay for Your Bus Ride
Starting in summer 2025, the new Wave fare card will make riding easier and more convenient. With faster boarding, special discounts, and a more flexible payment system, you’ll only pay for rides you take instead of committing to a fixed amount on a paper pass. The Wave system includes a contactless reloadable smart card, an improved mobile app, and an account-based system designed with your needs in mind.
We value your feedback as we prepare to roll out these changes. Share your thoughts by completing our short survey for a chance to win a $100 gift card! You can also visit us at one of our community events to learn more. Check out our website for details and let us know what you think.
Celebrate Lunar New Year with Fun and A Chance to Win Train Tickets
Get ready for the Year of the Snake! On Saturday, Feb. 8, start your day with fun festivities at the Irvine Metrolink Station with a traditional lion dance, activities, prizes, and refreshments. Next, climb aboard Metrolink and travel to Chinatown to attend the 126th Golden Dragon Parade in L.A. You have two chances to get a free ride on Metrolink: be one of the first 100 people at the Irvine Station celebration or enter our online Metrolink ticket contest. From event details to train schedules, everything you need is here.
Join Us at These Lunar New Year Events, Too!
We’re celebrating the Lunar New Year at local festivals across Orange County. Stop by the OCTA booth at these events and enjoy our kid zone featuring traditional Vietnamese lantern-making activities and Lunar New Year-themed coloring books for children.
Tet Festival Saturday, Jan. 25 1 to 6 p.m. Centennial Park 3000 W. Edinger Ave., Santa Ana OC Bus Route: 43, 543, 447, 70
Lunar New Year’s Eve Tuesday, Jan. 28 2 to 5 p.m. Advance Beauty College 10121 Westminster Ave., Garden Grove OC Bus Route: 35, 60 & 560
UVSA Tet Festival Friday, Jan. 31 to Sunday, Feb. 2 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. 9301 Westminster Blvd., Garden Grove, CA OC Bus Route: 33, 35, 60
Free Bus Rides Honor Freedom of Transit for All
Transit Equity Day on February 4 is the birthday of civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks, who championed equal transportation for all. Ride free with us on that day and celebrate fair and equal access to public transportation for everyone. No special ticket required.
OC Bus Service Adjustments Coming February 9
Reduced wait times and improved service quality and reliability are coming to OC Bus on February 9. Updates to service include:
Improved frequencies on Routes 59, 60, 71 and 560
Schedule adjustments to improve on-time performance and connections on Routes 29, 47, 55, 59, 64, 66, 83, 89, 90, 91, 123, 129, and 543
Removal of Routes 82 and 87
Realignment of Routes 89 and 177
A major highlight is the introduction of five-minute timed transfers at the Laguna Hills Transportation Center, making it easier for riders to connect between routes and significantly reducing travel times for key trips.
