Wave by OCTA vs Hoyalift

The Wave by OCTA app makes riding OC Bus easier, faster, and smarter. With Wave, your payments are automatically capped, so you’ll never overpay, and you’ll always get the best fare. No more pre-paying for a daily or monthly pass, just load value and pay as you go. New features include card management, allowing you to add value to your Wave cards directly in the mobile app or at participating retailers using cash; real-time bus information so you can plan your trip; and apply your reduced fare status to your Wave card. Why the Wave app makes riding easier: 1. Pay as you ride. No need to pay upfront for passes. 2. Daily and monthly fares are automatically capped, so you always pay less. 3. Get a free virtual card; no need to purchase a separate Wave card. 4. Set up autopay to reload value when your balance is low. 5. Load value with cash at participating retailers. 6. Real-time reloads and account management. 7. Manages up to 8 reusable Wave cards in your account. 8. Virtual card displays a large QR code for quicker boarding. 9. Wave cards include a free two-hour transfer for paid rides. 10. Connects to the Transit App for trip planning. To get started, download Wave by OCTA to register your account. Create a virtual Wave card or link your physical card. Add funds and you’re ready to ride. It’s that simple.

Hoyalift & SafeRides Your ride around the Hilltop and Capitol Campus — on your schedule. The official on-demand transportation app for the Georgetown University community. Request a ride, track your shuttle in real time, and get where you need to go — safely, reliably, and free of charge. Whether you’re heading between campus and the Metro, catching a late class, or getting home after dark, Hoyalift puts Georgetown’s transportation network in your pocket. Request a ride in seconds. Set your pickup and drop-off points within the service area and get matched with the next available vehicle. No schedules to memorize, no waiting at a stop wondering when the next bus will arrive. Track your ride live. Watch your vehicle approach on the map with accurate ETAs, and get notified when your driver is arriving. Ride safe, day or night. SafeRides provides free point-to-point evening transportation to and from campus and adjacent neighborhoods, operated by professional, vetted drivers. Every trip is logged and monitored from pickup to drop-off. Built for the Georgetown community. Available to students, faculty, staff, and affiliates with a valid NetID. Accessible vehicle options are available on request. Hoyalift & SafeRides is operated in partnership with Georgetown University Transportation and Abe’s Transportation, Inc.