Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express

Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE) has seen the demand for rides more than double in the past year-and-a-half, but it’s facing a serious financial threat to operations. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Many of us take transportation for granted. We have cars or can pay for Uber or bus rides. There are many who don’t have, or can’t afford, access. In the more rural parts of Washtenaw County, it can be even more difficult. That’s where the Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE) steps in. WAVE makes sure people can get rides to medical appointments, job interviews and more. WEMU's David Fair talked about enhancing equity and opportunity through transportation services with WAVE’s Community Relations Coordinator, Shasta Angell.