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05/12/2026

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Applications for Wave Transit's annual FTA Section 5310 Community Grant are now accepted through Sunday, May 31, 2026. More information is available at www.wavetransit.com/connect

Applications for Wave Transit's annual FTA Section 5310 Community Grant are being accepted through May 3rd. Funds are available to nonprofits, local government, and private providers of public transportation to support transportation projects for people 65 and older and people with disabilities.

More information is available at wavetransit.com/connect or by contacting Public Relations Manager Brianna D'Itri at [email protected].

04/22/2026

🌎️ Happy Earth Day! We're celebrating by offering fare-free service today.
Support our planet - choose a greener commute by taking Wave Transit, walking, or biking instead of driving. 🚍️

04/10/2026

🌸Azalea Festival Parade Park-and-Ride Shuttle 🌸
Saturday, April 11
Independence Mall near Dillard's to Downtown Wilmington
First shuttle leaves the mall at 7:00am
Last shuttle leaves downtown at 2:00pm
Service will run continuously between 7:00am - 2:00pm

Bus passes can be purchased from Wave Transit staff at the mall, ahead of time at the stations, or on the vehicles at any time. Pass sales are cash-only when purchased at the mall or on the vehicles.

Passes available for purchase at the mall park-and ride:
One-Ride - $2 regular | $1 reduced
Two-Ride - $4 regular | $2 reduced
24-Hour - $5 regular | $2.50 reduced
More info on fares and passes available at wavetransit.com

🌸 Parade & Street Fair Detours 🌸
Padgett Station will be open during the parade and throughout the weekend.

During the parade, all routes will use 5th Ave inbound to and outbound from the station. After the parade, all routes except 201 will resume normal service. Route 201 will use 3rd St inbound and outbound until end-of-service Sunday.

All routes resume normal service and the Port City Trolley will begin service for the season on Monday morning.

For more information, visit www.wavetransit.com/azaleafestival

04/06/2026

Applications for Wave Transit's annual FTA Section 5310 Community Grant are being accepted through May 3rd. Funds are available to nonprofits, local government, and private providers of public transportation to support transportation projects for people 65 and older and people with disabilities.

More information is available at wavetransit.com/connect or by contacting Public Relations Manager Brianna D'Itri at [email protected].

04/03/2026

HOLIDAY CLOSURE: Wave Transit will not operate service Sunday, April 5 in observance of Easter.

03/16/2026

⚠️ At this time, Wave Transit will operate normally on Monday, March 16. We are watching the weather and will announce changes here and on our website.

02/04/2026

💙🚍️ Transit Equity Day is a national day of action honoring the birthday of civil rights icon Rosa Parks. In her honor, Wave Transit is joining organizations nationwide by reserving a seat on buses across our fleet today, Wednesday, February 4.

Public transportation plays a vital role in connecting people to jobs, school, healthcare, and essential services - helping build stronger, more equitable communities where everyone can get where they need to go.

02/03/2026

⚠️Fixed-route bus, paratransit, and RideMICRO service has resumed on a normal schedule. UNCW Seahawk Shuttle service remains suspended today and will resume on a normal schedule tomorrow, February 4.

02/02/2026

⚠️ Weather Service Advisory: February 2-3

Wave Transit remains closed through Monday, February 2 and will reopen Tuesday, February 3 at 12:00pm. The closure impacts all facilities and services including fixed-route bus, paratransit, and RideMICRO.

02/01/2026

⚠️ Service Closure: Monday, February 2

Due to severe weather, all services are suspended and facilities are closed Monday, February 2. Further updates will be published on our website and social media.