Wave by OCTA
The easiest way to pay & ride
Only for iPhone
Free · Designed for iPhone
iPhone
The Wave by OCTA app makes riding OC Bus easier, faster, and smarter. With Wave, your payments are automatically capped, so you’ll never overpay, and you’ll always get the best fare. No more pre-paying for a daily or monthly pass, just load value and pay as you go. New features include card management, allowing you to add value to your Wave cards directly in the mobile app or at participating retailers using cash; real-time bus information so you can plan your trip; and apply your reduced fare status to your Wave card.
Why the Wave app makes riding easier:
1. Pay as you ride. No need to pay upfront for passes.
2. Daily and monthly fares are automatically capped, so you always pay less.
3. Get a free virtual card; no need to purchase a separate Wave card.
4. Set up autopay to reload value when your balance is low.
5. Load value with cash at participating retailers.
6. Real-time reloads and account management.
7. Manages up to 8 reusable Wave cards in your account.
8. Virtual card displays a large QR code for quicker boarding.
9. Wave cards include a free two-hour transfer for paid rides.
10. Connects to the Transit App for trip planning.
To get started, download Wave by OCTA to register your account. Create a virtual Wave card or link your physical card. Add funds and you’re ready to ride. It’s that simple.
We’ve been working hard to improve your experience with our app.
This update includes:
- General performance improvements
- Bug fixes and stability enhancements
- Minor UI and usability updates
Thank you for using our app!
The developer, Orange County Transportation Authority, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Purchases
- Financial Info
- Contact Info
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Sensitive Info
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Location
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Orange County Transportation Authority
- Size
- 22.5 MB
- Category
- Travel
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 16.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 13.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
English and 4 more
- English, Korean, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © Orange County Transportation Authority
