The Wave microtransit launch
Santa Barbara Metro Transit DistCalifornia- Detected
- Sep 15, 2026
- 43 days ago
- Sector
- Transportation
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From the meeting
At the September 15, 2026 meeting, staff said The Wave microtransit service was preparing for a soft launch in Carpinteria on September 16, 2026. The service would cover the entire city plus select adjacent unincorporated areas, including Santa Claus Lane. This is an implementation signal for operations support, rider communications, and service tuning.
- Meeting date
- September 15, 2026
- Agency
- Santa Barbara Metro Transit Dist
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