Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express

10/28/2026

✈️ We couldn’t be prouder! 💙

One of our very own WAVE drivers is also a pilot who does some truly amazing things! We’re proud to see our team members making a difference both on and off the road. 🚌✈️

At WAVE, we’re fortunate to have an incredible team of people who bring talent, dedication, and heart to everything they do. Join us in celebrating one of our amazing team members and the wonderful people who make WAVE so special!

A 1968 airplane, 40 years of flying and a mission that means more than either.

Saline pilot Will Minnette has spent 13 years helping patients reach medical care through LifeLine Pilots. Along the way, he and his trusty Cherokee Six have found something special: a shared sense of purpose. ❤️✈️

Read the story: https://thesuntimesnews.com/saline-pilot-finds-purpose-in-helping-patients-take-flight/

10/28/2026

🗳️🚌 Free rides on Election Day! Washtenaw County is partnering with WAVE, TheRide, and People’s Express to offer free public transportation across the county on Tuesday, Nov. 3, through the new “Free Fare Elections” pilot.

Your provider depends on where you live. Enter your address in the Election Day Ride Finder to find your polling place and your ride: [link]. Then book in advance, since requirements vary by provider.

To book with WAVE: 📞 734-475-9494 | 📧 [email protected] | 📱 RidePingo app

Your community. Your vote. Your ride.

10/27/2026

🚌✨ Take You There Tuesday: Can You Guess Where We’re Headed?

Our Late Night bus is stepping out of the moonlight for a special daytime appearance! 🌙➡️☀️ Here are your clues:

🍷 Clue 1: This annual event has been going strong for 21 years.
👜 Clue 2: Stop by the info booth for a free tote bag and a map. Bring your comfy shoes, because you’ll want to hit every stop.
📸 Clue 3: There’s a photo backdrop waiting for you, and it’s a “winederful” place to take the crew.
🚌 Clue 4: We’ll be rolling through town from noon to 6, so leave the driving (and parking) to us.

Think you’ve got it? Drop your guess in the comments! 👇 We’ll reveal the answer on Sunday.

Rides for All. Ride. Relax. Enjoy. 💙🧡
Call 734.475.9494 or visit ridethewavebus.org

10/25/2026

🚨🎃 **SUNDAY SPOTLIGHT: The Secret Is Out!** 🎃🚨

Did you guess it on Take You There Tuesday? Our mystery destination was the **Scio Township Fire Department Halloween Open House!** 👻🚒

And guess what? It's happening TODAY!

🎃 **Scio Township Fire Department Halloween Open House**
📅 Sunday, October 25
⏰ 1 PM – 4 PM
📍 Fire Station 1, 1105 N. Zeeb Road, Ann Arbor

Here's what's waiting for you:
🚒 Meet your local firefighters and see the fire trucks!
🎯 Play games and enjoy family-friendly fun!
👻 Walk through the WAVE Haunted Bus!
🍬 Get some Halloween candy!

🚌 **Need a ride to the fun? WAVE can help!**

You can book a ride with a deviation on the Community Connector through the Ride Pingo app to request a stop at the fire station. Plan your trip, book your ride, and let WAVE help you get to the festivities!

Bring the family, bring your Halloween spirit, and come make some spooky memories! 🎃

WAVE is proud to connect our community to the people, places, and events that make it special.

10/24/2026

📬 The October Rider Update is here! Catch up on everything happening at WAVE, including our record-breaking 63,217 rides in FY 2026, Halloween events with the WAVE Haunted Bus, free rides to the polls on November 3, and tickets for the Local Loop: Lights Express on December 12. It’s in your inbox this week and available on our website. Read it here: https://mailchi.mp/cf1874e1325f/january-rider-update-12780403

10/24/2026

🚌🌊 **WAVE TRIVIA TUESDAY: DID YOU GUESS CORRECTLY?**

The answer is… **B) 1976 — Chelsea Area Transportation System (CATS)!** 🎉

On February 17, 1976, WAVE began its journey with just **ONE vehicle**, providing transportation for Chelsea residents age 65 and older and people with disabilities.

Fast-forward 50 years, and look how far we've come! 💙

🚌 20 vehicles
📍 Serving communities throughout western Washtenaw County
💙 Connecting people to work, medical appointments, shopping, and so much more!

What started as a small community effort has grown into a transportation service that helps thousands of people stay connected to the places that matter most.

🎂 We're celebrating 50 years of connecting our community, and we're just getting started!

**Did you know WAVE's history began in 1976?** Tell us in the comments!

🌊 Learn more about our services at ridethewavebus.org.

10/23/2026

🚌 **WAVE FACT OF THE DAY: PUBLIC TRANSIT IS 10 TIMES SAFER PER MILE THAN TRAVELING BY CAR!** 🚍

Did you know? According to the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), public transportation is 10 times safer per mile than traveling by car!

💙 At WAVE, we're proud to help our community get where they need to go while leaving the driving to our experienced drivers.

Whether you're heading to work, visiting friends, running errands, or going to an appointment, WAVE can help you get there!

Why drive when you can ride? Let us take the wheel while you sit back and enjoy the ride!

🌊 Ready to give WAVE a try? Contact us to learn about our transportation options and discover how easy it can be to ride!

📲 Learn more at ridethewavebus.org.

💙 Ride with confidence. Ride with WAVE!

10/22/2026

🎃 What a night at the St. Louis Center Trunk or Treat! WAVE’s Haunted Van and our Wonder Women team had a blast joining about 350 community members who came out to trunk-or-treat, dance, eat, and walk through the haunted house. Thank you to the St. Louis Center for hosting such a fun, welcoming event, and to everyone who stopped by to say hello. This is what we love most about being part of this community. 👻🦸‍♀️

10/22/2026

💙🧡 **Thankful Thursday: Celebrating Our Community Partners!** 🧡💙

At WAVE, we know that it takes a community to keep a community moving! 🚌

Today, we're giving a HUGE thank-you to our incredible community partners who help us make a difference every day!

🤝 Thank you for collaborating with us to make our communities stronger.
💡 Thank you for bringing challenges to our attention and helping us discover where WAVE can be part of the solution.
🌱 Thank you for helping us find new and creative ways to meet the needs of our neighbors.
📣 Thank you for spreading the word about WAVE and sharing our services with your patrons, clients, employees, and community members.

Sometimes, the biggest difference starts with a simple conversation: *"We have a problem. Can WAVE help?"*

Those conversations lead to new opportunities, stronger partnerships, and more people getting where they need to go!

As we celebrate 50 years of connecting our communities, we're especially grateful for the organizations, businesses, municipalities, and community leaders who believe in our mission and work alongside us.

**Together, we're doing more than providing transportation. We're connecting people to opportunities, services, relationships, and their communities.**

Thank you for being part of the WAVE Community! 💙🧡

Who has been a community partner that made a difference in your life? Give them a shout-out in the comments!

10/21/2026

🎉 **You're Invited! WAVE After Hours: Celebrating 50 Years of Rides for All!** 🚌

Join us on **Thursday, November 12, from 5 PM – 7 PM** for a special WAVE After Hours event as we celebrate **50 years of connecting our community!** 🎉

📍 **Where:** WAVE Office
12172 Jackson Road, Dexter
Lower level of the Chelsea Area Construction Authority Building

✨ **What’s in store?**
🚌 Learn how WAVE works and how we keep our community moving.
📸 Explore 50 years of WAVE history on display!
🥪 Enjoy light appetizers and connect with fellow community members, local leaders, and friends of WAVE.

Whether you're a longtime supporter, a community partner, or just curious about how public transportation makes a difference, we'd love to see you there!

Come celebrate five decades of service, connection, and community with us!

📅 Thursday, November 12 | 5 PM – 7 PM
📍 12172 Jackson Road, Dexter

**50 Years of Rides for All. 50 Years of Community. And we're just getting started!**