Wave News
Buses should be rolling into Wave Transit’s new downtown Wilmington transfer station before the end of the year.
For years, Wave Transit has struggled with funding. read more…
Wilmington Star News August 20, 2019 | Gareth McGrath
Despite increased budget, Wave Transit struggles with funding issues, covering enough ground
For years, Wave Transit has struggled with funding. read more…
Port City Daily | June 28, 2019 | Michael Praats
WAVE Transit’s tenuous financial future in focus ahead of budget vote
On Thursday, the Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority (CFPTA) will vote on its Fiscal Year 2020 budget amid ongoing concerns over the transit system’s finances. read more…
WECT | June 25, 2019 | Emily Featherston
Will New Hanover County bail out WAVE or hand it over to Wilmington?
The Cape Fear Public Transit Authority — better know as Wave — has asked New Hanover County to implement a $7 vehicle registration fee to cover growing budget shortfalls. read more…
Port City Daily | June 04, 2019 | Benjamin Schachtman
Are you willing to pay $7 to support Wave Transit?
Wave says it needs a dedicated funding source to maintain operations, asks for vehicle registration fee. read more…
Wilmington Star News | April 25, 2019 | Adam Wagner
Transportation Panel Talks Growth, Change, Orange Cones
Improving transportation in Southeastern North Carolina requires long-range planning, competition for scarce funding, collaboration among agencies and determined advocacy from the public. read more…
Greater Wilmington Business Journal | March 12, 2019 | Jenny Callison
Shutdown Could put Brakes on Wave Transit Services, Multimodal Center Construction
A vital part of public transportation across the Cape Fear could cease unless federal dollars are restored. read more…
WWAY | January 25, 2019 | Staff Report
WAVE Transit steers clear of service interruption, stays vigilant after deal is reached to end government shutdown
Albert Eby has worked in transportation for more than 30 years. read more…
WECT | January 25, 2019 | Ben Smart
‘We’re done’: Shutdown strikes small, midsize and rural transit
The government shutdown is pushing some of the nation’s small, midsize and rural transit systems to an existential crisis, prompting bus agencies to scale back service, prepare for furloughs or even contemplate closing their doors entirely. read more…
Politico | January 24, 2019 | Tanya Snyder
How could the gov’t shutdown impact Wave Transit?
The ongoing government shutdown could soon impact Wave Transit operations while also threatening the agency’s future, Executive Director Albert Eby warned in a recent letter. read more…
Wilmington Star News | January 18, 2019 | Adam Wagner