OC Bus

Let's give a warm welcome to this group of OCTA bus driver training graduates! They just completed a six-week program with classroom instruction, practical application training, testing, and certification to prepare them for a successful career behind the wheel. Learn what it's like to be an OC Bus driver: careers.octa.net/oc-busdrivers

Traveling around Orange County just got easier! With Express Mode, you can now pay with your debit or credit card on iPhone and Apple Watch. No need to wake, unlock, or open any apps, just hold your device near the validator to pay and ride. For more information, visit octa.net/express.

Make the switch to Wave for a simpler way to ride OC Bus. Wave makes it easy to manage your cards, add funds instantly, and enjoy a simpler, more convenient way to ride. bit.ly/46uvUg2 Important reminders: 📱March 1: The OC Bus mobile app will be discontinued and no longer supported. 🔸April 30: Last day to use existing paper passes on board. Learn more about upcoming changes at: bit.ly/4rnW6Rx

On February 8, OC Bus service will be updated to better meet your needs. This service change will bring minor schedule adjustments to better align with school bell schedules and Metrolink trains, as well as enhance on-time performance across the system. Visit ocbus.com/servicechange to see how these changes will improve your ride.

OCTA is joining transportation agencies nationwide in offering 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟰, to honor the birthday of civil rights icon Rosa Parks, who played a crucial role in desegregating public transit. If you have a Wave card or the mobile app, tap or scan it as usual – you won’t be charged during the free ride period. Metrolink will also offer free rides on February 4. Learn more: OCbus.com/RideFree

New school year, same reliable ride. 📚 Ride the bus for free with Youth Ride Free or the Community College Pass and start the school year on the right route.

Last Call! Have OC Bus Rewards points? Request to transfer outstanding points to Wave by January 31, 2026. Any unused points will be lost if not submitted by the deadline. 📢 Learn more and get started at bit.ly/3Z5Hquu.

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! We're holding a Customer Roundtable to gather feedback about the November 2025 service change, the upcoming February 2026 service change, and more. Each selected participant who attends will receive a $45 credit added directly to their Wave card. 🗓️ February 3 at 6 p.m. (online / by phone) Apply to participate: bit.ly/OCBusroundtable

It's going to be wet out there this week! Here are some tips to ride safely: ⏰ Give yourself extra time to get to and from your bus stop 🌊 Stand far from the street curb 🌂 Keep umbrellas clear of aisles and seats on board Stay dry and travel safely!

The countdown is on – there are only a few days left in 2025, and we’re helping you ring in the new year with free rides on December 31 starting at 6pm. And remember - Orange County will see some rain this week, so travel safely!!

As a reminder, OC Bus will run on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Happy holidays and safe travels!

Ring in the New Year with free rides on OC Bus. No charge when you hop aboard between 6 p.m. Dec. 31 and 2:30 a.m. Jan. 1. Have fun and celebrate safely.

Did you know Route 64 stops by the Santa Ana Zoo? For a fun holiday outing, ride to Snow Day with the Critters on Dec. 21 at 11 a.m. 🐒 ❄️

Hop on the OC bus and head to your local OC Public Library and grab a limited-edition library card while you’re there! 📚 Ride FREE with the Youth Ride Free pass or the Community College Pass. Learn more: ocbus.com/education @ocpublib

Congratulations to Todd Duvall, our Coach Operator of the Month in November. Todd supports Operations Training as a Behind-the-Wheel Instructor. He participated in Service Animal Training and Sheriff’s Department SWAT Training and served as a member of the 2025 Roadeo Team.

Happy Thanksgiving! Wishing you and your family a safe and happy holiday weekend. 💙🩵🧡

OC Bus will run on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Thursday, November 27. Remember to check your schedule and have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Here's a rainbow to brighten your day! 🌈 📷: Phillip Medina

Proof that rainy days can still bring good views. 🌈🌧️ Please travel safely and stay dry!

REMINDER: Your route may be adjusted effective tomorrow (November 9) as part of the service change. Updates include frequency improvements, route realignments to destinations such as the Buena Park Metrolink Station and the Brea Mall, and schedule adjustments to enhance on-time performance across the system. Download a new bus book and view details: ocbus.com/servicechange