VB Wave

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System Hampton Roads Transit
StatusOpen
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Routes3
Locale Virginia Beach, Virginia
Stations15

The VB Wave is a trolley-inspired, bus rapid transit line in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The system contains three of the Hampton Roads Transit bus lines that link the beach to other attractions in inner Virginia Beach. Unique to other bus lines in the region, the Wave has its own right-of-way, off-bus fare collection, streetcar-inspired design and more frequent services.

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