Door-to-Door Bus Program

CALL DISPATCH TO RESERVE DOOR-TO-DOOR RIDE:  (734) 475-9494

WAVE operates door-to-door bus programs in the Chelsea area and in the Dexter School District.  WAVE buses are open to everyone who needs a ride with or without a disability or age status.  To reserve a ride, call (734) 475-9494, Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm.  If your call is directed to WAVE’s voicemail system, leave your name and telephone number and a dispatcher will return your call when available.

Service Hours
Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Shared Rides

Rides on the door-to-door bus are shared rides to keep fares inexpensive.  Make reservation as early as possible.  Same day reservation are sometimes available but are discouraged because of seating and schedule constraints.  Reservations can be made several weeks in advance of appointments.

Standing Ride Appointments

The dispatcher will assist you in making standing ride appointment.  Standing rides are rides that repeat themselves from week-to-week.  For instance, if you have an appointment each week at the same time, day and destination, the dispatcher can automatically schedule a ‘standing ride’ to pick you up each week without having to call back for another reservation.  After setting a standing ride appointment, you would only need to call the dispatcher if your appointment has been cancelled.

Vehicle Accessibility

WAVE vehicles have wheelchair lifts or ramps making them accessible to people using wheelchairs, walkers, and canes.  Tell the dispatcher if you have a visual impairment or if you will be traveling on a wheelchair or scooter, user a walker, need wheelchair lift or require elbow assistance from your door to your bus seat.  WAVE drivers will cheerfully assist you and offer a good ride experience.

Ride Fares

Children Under 5	Ride free when accompanied by a parent
Personal Care Attendants*	Ride free
Senior or Person with Disability	$2.00 within the city or village limits
Senior or Person with Disability	$2.50 local outside city or village limits
Under Age 65	$4.00 within the city or village limits
Under Age 65	$5.00 local outside city or village limits

*Note:  WAVE does not provide personal care attendants for riders.  Riders that cannot ride independently or who need assistance during rides (i.e. with oxygen or other equipment) must travel with a personal care attendant.