Ride OC Bus with Wave

Download the Wave by OCTA mobile app from the Apple or Google Store.

• Then create your virtual card.
• You must use the same email address when creating your new Wave mobile account that you use when registering for your community college.

(one week before the spring semester begins).

• SELECT Card Options ➞ Institutions.
• FIND your school in the list and select Link Institution.
• RETURN to Card Options ➞ Passes 
  The pass available through your school or employer will be displayed.
• SELECT Order Now.
  A brief success message will confirm that the pass has been loaded to your account.

• When waiting to board, have your Wave mobile app open with the QR code activated before boarding. To activate your QR code, press the icon at the bottom of the screen.
• When you board, hold your mobile phone with the QR code visible directly under the onboard validator.
• When the validator chimes and you receive a check mark, you are free to continue boarding.