Wave Transit offering free rides on Election Day

Voters heading to the polls can catch a free ride through Wave Transit on Election Day.
Published: Oct. 30, 2026 at 11:55 AM EDT|Updated: 2 hours ago

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Voters heading to the polls can catch a free ride through Wave Transit on Election Day.

The public transit agency is waiving all passenger fares across multiple services, including:

  • Fixed-route buses
  • Seahawk Shuttle
  • RideMICRO

Passengers using Dial-A-Ride Transportation (DART) can also travel at no cost by informing customer service when scheduling that the trip is to a voting site.

The fare-free service runs Tuesday, Nov. 3. Riders seeking assistance with trip planning or finding their polling location can contact Wave Transit at 910-343-0106.