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Jun 5
Please join us in congratulating OC Bus Driver Darvy Traylor! ๐
Darvy earned 2nd place overall at the American Public Transportation Association's 2026 International Bus Roadeo in Salt Lake City, competing against the top transit professionals from across North America! He also received the Pre-Trip Inspection Award, recognizing excellence in vehicle inspection and safety procedures.
Leave Darvy a congratulatory message in the comments! We'll pass it along.
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Jun 4
Heading to the World Cup in Los Angeles? Skip the high parking cost and let OC Bus Enhanced Service take you directly to every match! โฝ
โ Direct service from Anaheim or Newport Beach
โ Avoid expensive stadium parking
โ Relax instead of sitting in traffic
โ Easy payment options
Direct service costs just $1.75 each way. When you reserve free parking, $10.50 round trip bus rides are included for all occupants of your vehicle. Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today!
Learn more at ocbus.com/WorldCup
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May 5
๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ป๐ด๐ฒ: Starting Sunday, May 10, schedules on some OC Bus routes will change to improve connections with school bell times, Metrolink trains, and on-time performance. Plan ahead by reviewing the new schedules: ocbus.com/ServiceChange
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May 4
May the 4th be with you, OC Bus riders! ๐๐ Our drivers are mastering the Force, maintenance crews are channeling Wookiee strength, and riders are tapping in like true Jedi Knights. Weโre powering strong across the Orange County galaxy. Whoโs bringing the Star Wars energy on the bus today?
#maythe4thbewithyou #starwarsday #ocbus #orangecounty #maythe4th
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May 1
We want to hear from you! Starting in May, OCTA survey takers with tablets will be riding OC Bus to gather feedback about our service. By participating, youโll be entered for a chance to win a $100 gift card. Questions? Call (714) 636-RIDE.
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Apr 20
This Wednesday (April 22), enjoy free rides all day on OC Bus in celebration of Earth Day! ๐ When you take the bus, you help reduce pollution and congestion across Orange County. Learn more: octa.net/earthday
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Apr 13
Ride OC Bus? Share your thoughts! OCTA is part of a nationwide survey and wants to hear from you. Take the survey for a chance to win a $50 gift card. Your feedback will help shape bus service in the county. No purchase or payment necessary.
Take the survey: bit.ly/4bWFIl1
Official Rules: bit.ly/4m1249G
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Mar 30
Spring break plans? Ride OC Bus free with the Community College Pass and Youth Ride Free Pass (ages 6โ18) ๐๐ธ Explore Orange County and start your adventure with safe, clean, and reliable rides. Track your bus in real time with the Transit App. Learn more: ocbus.com/cpp & ocbus.com/youthridefree
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Feb 20
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-busdriveโฆ
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Feb 5
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.
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Feb 3
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:
๐ฑMarch 1: The OC Bus mobile app will be discontinued and no longer supported.
๐ธApril 30: Last day to use existing paper passes on board.
Learn more about upcoming changes at: bit.ly/4rnW6Rx
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Feb 2
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.
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Feb 2
OCTA is joining transportation agencies nationwide in offering ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐ช๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ฑ๐ฎ๐, ๐๐ฒ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฐ, 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 โ you wonโt be charged during the free ride period. Metrolink will also offer free rides on February 4. Learn more: OCbus.com/RideFree
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Jan 28
New school year, same reliable ride. ๐ Ride the bus for free with Youth Ride Free or the Community College Pass and start the school year on the right route.
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Jan 28
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. ๐ข
Learn more and get started at bit.ly/3Z5Hquu.
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Jan 27
๐๐ผ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป! 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.
๐๏ธ February 3 at 6 p.m. (online / by phone)
Apply to participate: bit.ly/OCBusroundtable
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30 Dec 2025
It's going to be wet out there this week! Here are some tips to ride safely:
โฐ Give yourself extra time to get to and from your bus stop
๐ Stand far from the street curb
๐ Keep umbrellas clear of aisles and seats on board
Stay dry and travel safely!
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30 Dec 2025
The countdown is on โ there are only a few days left in 2025, and weโre 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!!
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24 Dec 2025
As a reminder, OC Bus will run on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Christmas Day and New Yearโs Day. Happy holidays and safe travels!
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23 Dec 2025
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.
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