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Fares & Passes
Overview
All fares must be purchased with a MyWAVE card, our Mobile App, or cash. MyWAVE cards are $4 and may be reloaded for up to 3 years. We have passes and special fare programs designed to fit everyone's needs. We also accept cash but change will not be issued and you must pay an additional fare if you make a transfer.
You can manage your balance on your MyWAVE Card at any time by visiting our efare site or GM&O Customer Service. If you have any questions please call Customer Service at (251) 344-6600.
Standard Fare
The Wave Transit fare is $1.25 for a one-way trip — you are entitled to one free transfer if using a MyWAVE card or Mobile App.
Reduced Fare
The Wave Transit offers many reduced fare options for those who qualify. Reduced Fare passes and fares are not available on our App. To qualify for reduced fare please bring the appropriate documentation to the GM&O Customer Service. If you have any questions please call Customer Service at (251) 344-6600.
Disabled and Medicare Recipient Riders: In order to qualify for the discounted fare, please bring the proper documentation to the GM&O Building Location. Recertification occurs every 3 years.
Senior Citizens: Riders who are 65 or older qualify for reduced fare. Bring proper identification to the GM&O building, recertification not required.
Students: Currently enrolled students qualify for reduced fare. Please bring the proper documentation to the GM&O Building Location. Recertification occurs every year.
Period Passes
Provide unlimited rides for a set amount of days. This option may be your cheapest way-to-pay if you want to make multiple trips in a day during a pre-determined amount of days. Please keep in mind service does not run on Sundays.
Pay as You Go
MyWAVE offers the flexibility to restore your balance at any time. This option allows affordability to passengers who do not frequently ride the bus and enjoy the convenience of using our MyWAVE card or app. You are entitled to one free transfer.
Standard Fares
Regular Fare | $1.25
Standard fare is $1.25 with free transfer allowed once within a two-hour period if using MyWAVE card or App.
Moda! Downtown Circulator | $0.50
Moda! Fare is $0.50.
Children | Free
Children 5 and under are free as long as they ride with a fare-paying adult.
Senior Citizens | $0.60
Senior Citizen Fare is $0.60 with free transfers allowed once within a two-hour period. If using cash you must provide proper documentation to the operator.
Disabled and Medicare Recipient Riders | $0.60
Disabled and Medicare recipient riders Fare is $0.60 with a free transfer allowed once within a two-hour period. If using cash you must provide proper documentation to the operator.
Period Passes
Day Pass | $3.00
Daily Pass is $3.00 and allows for unlimited rides during our hours of operation upon activation.
Weekly Pass | $10.00
Weekly Pass is $10.00 and allows for unlimited rides during our hours of operation upon activation.
Monthly Pass | $40.00
Monthly Pass is $40.00 and allows for unlimited rides during our hours of operation upon activation.
Senior Citizens, Disabled Riders, and Medicare Recipient Period Passes
Weekly Pass | $5.00
Weekly Pass is $5.00 and allows for unlimited rides during our hours of operation upon activation.
Monthly Pass | $20.00
Monthly Pass is $20.00 and allows for unlimited rides during our hours of operation upon activation.
Student Period Pass
Monthly Pass | $20.00
Monthly Pass is $20.00 and allows for unlimited rides during our hours of operation upon activation.
Mobility Assistance Program
Mobility Assistance Program (MAP) is a specialized, curb to curb transportation service for certified disabled people. The cost is $2.50 one way. Applications can be acquired from our GM&O location. Applicants must pass an in-person assessment and recertify every three years. For more information please call 251-338-0099 and read our MAP User Guide (PDF).
Customer Service
110 Beauregard Street
Suite 104
Mobile, AL 36602
TEL: 251-344-6600