Our Wave fare payment system will offer options to meet all rider’s needs. This guide will provide you the information you will need to get started with Wave by asking you to select your rider type and preferred payment method. For administrators of the programs below, please select Organizations below to learn about how the new Wave system will work for you.
Select the option below that best describes you.
Select the payment method that you plan to use with the Wave fare system.
Select the payment method that you plan to use with the Wave fare system.
Select the payment method that you plan to use with the Wave fare system.
Select the payment method that you plan to use with the Wave fare system.
Select the payment method that you plan to use with the Wave fare system.
Select the payment method that you plan to use with the Wave fare system.
Select the payment method that you plan to use with the Wave fare system.
Select the payment method that you plan to use with the Wave fare system.
Select the payment method that you plan to use with the Wave fare system.
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 Wave card will be linked to your senior reduced fare status and will automatically process your reduced fares when tapping your Wave card on the validator.
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.
Once you have created your Wave account, you will be able to access the new reduced fare application process on octa.net. 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 that will transfer your current reduced fare status to your Wave account.
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 Wave card will be linked to your disabled reduced fare status and will automatically process your reduced fares when tapping your Wave card on the validator.
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.
Once you have created your Wave account, you will be able to access the new reduced fare application process on octa.net. 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 that will transfer your current reduced fare status to your Wave account.
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 Wave card will be linked to your college reduced fare status and will automatically process your reduced fares when tapping your Wave card on the validator.
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.
Once you have created your Wave account, you will be able to access the new reduced fare application process on octa.net. 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 that will transfer your current reduced fare status to your Wave account.
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 Wave card will be linked to your college reduced fare status and will automatically process your reduced fares when tapping your Wave card on the validator.
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.
Once you have created your Wave account, you will be able to access the new reduced fare application process on octa.net. 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 that will transfer your current reduced fare status to your Wave account.
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 Wave card will be linked to your college reduced fare status and will automatically process your reduced fares when tapping your Wave card on the validator.
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.
Once you have created your Wave account, you will be able to access the new reduced fare application process on octa.net. 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 that will transfer your current reduced fare status to your Wave account.
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 Wave card will be linked to your college reduced fare status and will automatically process your reduced fares when tapping your Wave card on the validator.
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.
Once you have created your Wave account, you will be able to access the new reduced fare application process on octa.net. 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 that will transfer your current reduced fare status to your Wave account.
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 Wave card will be linked to your college reduced fare status and will automatically process your reduced fares when tapping your Wave card on the validator.
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.
Once you have created your Wave account, you will be able to access the new reduced fare application process on octa.net. 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 that will transfer your current reduced fare status to your Wave account.
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 Wave card will be linked to your senior reduced fare status and will automatically process your reduced fares when tapping your Wave mobile virtual card is scanned on the validator.
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.
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. 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 that will transfer your current reduced fare status to your Wave virtual card.
Based on being a Disabled Rider using a Wave Mobile App.
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 Wave card will be linked to your disabled reduced fare status and will automatically process your reduced fares when tapping your Wave card on the validator.
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.
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. 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 that will transfer your current reduced fare status to your Wave virtual card.
Based on being a College Rider using a Wave Mobile App.
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 Wave card will be linked to your college reduced fare status and will automatically process your reduced fares when your Wave mobile virtual card is scanned on the validator.
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.
Once you have created your Wave account, you will be able to access the new reduced fare application process on octa.net. 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 that will transfer your current reduced fare status to your Wave account.
Based on being a Community College Rider using a Wave Mobile App.
Based on being a Youth Rider using a Wave Mobile App.
Based on being a University Rider using a Wave Mobile App.
Students enrolled at California State University Fullerton, Chapman University, or University of California Irvine are eligible for university rider benefits. To access this benefit through the Wave fare system, download the Wave mobile app and follow the steps below. [Content needs updating.]
Based on being a Employee Rider using a Wave Mobile App.
Employees eligible for the Wave fare system through their employer can use the Wave Mobile App. To access this benefit, download the Wave mobile app and follow the steps below. [Content needs updating.]
Based on being a Organizations using a Wave Mobile App.
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. [Content needs updating.]
Based on being a Regular Rider using Contactless Payment.
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.
Based on being a Senior Rider using Contactless Payment.
Note: Senior reduced fare status is not available for use with contactless payments.
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.
Based on being a Disabled Rider using Contactless Payment.
Note: Disabled reduced fare status is not available for use with contactless payments.
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.
Based on being a College Rider using Contactless Payment.
Note: College reduced fare status is not available for use with contactless payments.
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.
Based on being a Youth Rider using Contactless Payment.
Note: Youth reduced fare status is not available for use with contactless payments.
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.
Based on being a University Rider using Contactless Payment.
Note: University rider benefits are not available for use with contactless payments.
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.
Based on being a Employee Rider using Contactless Payment.
Note: Employee rider benefits are not available for use with contactless payments.
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.
Based on being a Organizations using Contactless Payment.
Note: Organization rider benefits are not available for use with contactless payments.
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.
