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Ride Free on Transit Equity Day

Free Rides - OC Bus

On February 4, OCTA will offer free rides all day on fixed-route buses. No ticket required!

Transit Equity Day commemorates the birthday of civil rights icon Rosa Parks, whose 1955 refusal to give up her seat on the bus led to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that segregation on transit was unconstitutional. Every day, OCTA is committed to offering equitable, reliable and balanced transportation for all.

Boarding is Easy with Wave!

If you have a Wave card or the Wave mobile app, please tap or scan it. You won’t be charged!

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Wave Card

Literally wave your Wave card in front of the validator, wait for the green light, and you’ll be ready to ride.

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Wave Mobile App

Hold your smartphone underneath the validator using the Wave Mobile App displaying your QR code and wait for the green light!

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Not using Wave yet? You can get on board to enjoy a free ride.

Reminder: Paper passes will no longer be accepted after April 30, 2026, so now is a great time to switch to Wave.

Transit Equity Milestones

1955
Rosa Parks Ignites the Civil Rights Movement
Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama, sparks the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a pivotal moment in the fight against racial segregation in transit.
1956
U.S. Supreme Court Ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court rules that bus segregation is unconstitutional.
1964
Civil Rights Act
The Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, including in public transportation.
2017
Transit Equity Day Launched
Activists and community leaders designate February 4 as Transit Equity Day, emphasizing equitable access to public transportation.
Present
Global Movement
Transit Equity Day gains momentum globally, with communities advocating for inclusive, affordable, and accessible public transit options.
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Transit App

1. Get real-time departure times for nearby routes, plan your trip, and view service alerts.

2. Download the FREE Transit App from the Apple Store or Google Play Store

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Learn to Ride OC Bus – Free Group Training Online

Our new Transit Training workshops are the perfect solution for those who want to develop confident bus-riding skills online before heading out to explore Orange County. In addition to English, workshops are available upon request in Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean and Mandarin. Designed for groups of 10 to 20 people, registrants can participate from the comfort and safety of their homes.

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