Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express

11/03/2026

🎉 The answer to is... W**e, Walk & Shop! 🍷🛍️

Thanks for guessing along! We gave you a couple extra days, and now it’s time to make plans. Chelsea’s 21st annual W**e, Walk & Shop is this Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6–7, and we’ll help you get there.

🌙 Late Night Chelsea bus: running 12 PM – 6 PM
🚐 Chelsea Community Ride: running all day through south and downtown Chelsea. Rides are free unless you request a deviation.

Grab your free tote bag and map, snap a photo at the backdrop, and enjoy w**e specials, local shops, live music, and holiday markets all weekend. Park the car, sip, shop, and let us handle the driving! 🚌

🗳️ P.S. Today only: free rides to the polls until 8 PM! Call 734.475.9494 or visit ridethewavebus.org.

Event details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1588892839949451 | https://chelseamich.com/events/w**e-walk-shop/

Sip responsibly and ride with us! **eWalkShop

10/30/2026

The hunt is on in Downtown Dexter! 🐥🎈
Hop on WAVE's Community Connector or book a route deviation to get downtown before 4 PM today. Start at Monument Park, then follow the balloons outside participating businesses for a fun Trick or Treat adventure!

10/29/2026

🙏 : Today we’re thankful for the seven people who started it all.

Thank you to Sam Johnson, Don Wood, Dale Schuman, Fred Pearsall, Norman Colbry, Elmer Benson, and Betty K**k, the very first Board of Directors. On February 17, 1976, they filed the paperwork to start CATS, the Chelsea Area Transportation System, Inc., which we know today as WAVE.

Fifty years later, their vision still connects our neighbors to the places that matter. 💙🚌

10/28/2026

✈️ We couldn’t be prouder! 💙

One of our very own WAVE drivers is also a pilot who does some truly amazing things! We’re proud to see our team members making a difference both on and off the road. 🚌✈️

At WAVE, we’re fortunate to have an incredible team of people who bring talent, dedication, and heart to everything they do. Join us in celebrating one of our amazing team members and the wonderful people who make WAVE so special!

A 1968 airplane, 40 years of flying and a mission that means more than either.

Saline pilot Will Minnette has spent 13 years helping patients reach medical care through LifeLine Pilots. Along the way, he and his trusty Cherokee Six have found something special: a shared sense of purpose. ❤️✈️

Read the story: https://thesuntimesnews.com/saline-pilot-finds-purpose-in-helping-patients-take-flight/

10/28/2026

🗳️🚌 Free rides on Election Day! Washtenaw County is partnering with WAVE, TheRide, and People’s Express to offer free public transportation across the county on Tuesday, Nov. 3, through the new “Free Fare Elections” pilot.

Your provider depends on where you live. Enter your address in the Election Day Ride Finder to find your polling place and your ride: [link]. Then book in advance, since requirements vary by provider.

To book with WAVE: 📞 734-475-9494 | 📧 [email protected] | 📱 RidePingo app

Your community. Your vote. Your ride.

10/27/2026

🚌✨ Take You There Tuesday: Can You Guess Where We’re Headed?

Our Late Night bus is stepping out of the moonlight for a special daytime appearance! 🌙➡️☀️ Here are your clues:

🍷 Clue 1: This annual event has been going strong for 21 years.
👜 Clue 2: Stop by the info booth for a free tote bag and a map. Bring your comfy shoes, because you’ll want to hit every stop.
📸 Clue 3: There’s a photo backdrop waiting for you, and it’s a “w**ederful” place to take the crew.
🚌 Clue 4: We’ll be rolling through town from noon to 6, so leave the driving (and parking) to us.

Think you’ve got it? Drop your guess in the comments! 👇 We’ll reveal the answer on Sunday.

Rides for All. Ride. Relax. Enjoy. 💙🧡
Call 734.475.9494 or visit ridethewavebus.org

10/25/2026

🚨🎃 **SUNDAY SPOTLIGHT: The Secret Is Out!** 🎃🚨

Did you guess it on Take You There Tuesday? Our mystery destination was the **Scio Township Fire Department Halloween Open House!** 👻🚒

And guess what? It's happening TODAY!

🎃 **Scio Township Fire Department Halloween Open House**
📅 Sunday, October 25
⏰ 1 PM – 4 PM
📍 Fire Station 1, 1105 N. Zeeb Road, Ann Arbor

Here's what's waiting for you:
🚒 Meet your local firefighters and see the fire trucks!
🎯 Play games and enjoy family-friendly fun!
👻 Walk through the WAVE Haunted Bus!
🍬 Get some Halloween candy!

🚌 **Need a ride to the fun? WAVE can help!**

You can book a ride with a deviation on the Community Connector through the Ride Pingo app to request a stop at the fire station. Plan your trip, book your ride, and let WAVE help you get to the festivities!

Bring the family, bring your Halloween spirit, and come make some spooky memories! 🎃

WAVE is proud to connect our community to the people, places, and events that make it special.

10/24/2026

📬 The October Rider Update is here! Catch up on everything happening at WAVE, including our record-breaking 63,217 rides in FY 2026, Halloween events with the WAVE Haunted Bus, free rides to the polls on November 3, and tickets for the Local Loop: Lights Express on December 12. It’s in your inbox this week and available on our website. Read it here: https://mailchi.mp/cf1874e1325f/january-rider-update-12780403