This summer, OCTA will introduce a paperless fare payment system that will allow riders to pay only for rides taken rather than the fixed dollar amount on paper passes. Called Wave, it will include a new account-based system, reloadable smart card and new mobile app.
Customer benefits will include faster boarding, exclusive discounts and possible savings thanks to fare capping. The account-based system automatically tabulates rides and stops charging when a daily or monthly amount is reached, so riders never overpay.
OCTA is providing many ways for the public to provide feedback, including community meetings, pop-ups, and conversations with OCTA ambassadors on board buses. Those who participate in an online survey will be entered to win a $100 gift card. Learn more about Wave here.