Ride the MB Wave Rider in Manhattan Beach
Jun 04, 2026 04:38PM ● By MB News Staff
(Photo credit: Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce)
It's time to ride the new wave of transportation in Manhattan Beach - the MB Wave Rider. Manhattan Beach's new on-demand electric ride share service is now available, offering on-demand rides to anywhere in the city.
Operated by Circuit Transit, Inc., the MB Wave Rider is not a traditional shuttle or bus. There are no fixed routes and no set stops. Instead, it works like this:
- Open the Circuit app wherever you get your apps
- Enter your destination anywhere in Manhattan Beach (or the Metro K Line Douglas Station), and
- A driver comes to you — point to point, for a flat fare of $5 (or $2.50 for older adults ages 55+) per person per ride.
Manhattan Beach's Microtransit Program
When will the MB Wave Rider run?
The MB Wave Rider will run from Monday to Thursday 11:00 a.m. to
9:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; and Sunday
12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
What are the vehicles?
The MB Wave Rider fleet is comprised of five total vehicles: two neighborhood electric vehicles for denser
commercial districts west of Sepulveda Boulevard, two full sedans for
broader citywide coverage, and one wheelchair-accessible van — ensuring that Wave Rider is available to all residents regardless of mobility needs.
All drivers are W-2 employees of Circuit Transit, not independent
contractors, enabling consistent training and a higher standard of
service.
How is the MB Wave Rider program funded?
The MB Wave Rider program is a six-month pilot program. The city is funding the pilot entirely through its Proposition A
Local Return account — a restricted fund generated by Los Angeles County
sales tax revenue designated for local transit purposes. The total
contract value does not exceed $540,626 over the six-month term, with
the city's net cost reduced by fare revenue and potentially offset
further by corporate sponsorships and advertising during the pilot
period.
How will the city evaluate the success of the program?
Throughout the pilot, Circuit Transit will provide the city with
real-time ridership data — tracking peak demand times, popular origins
and destinations, and rider demographics. That information will inform a
staff report to the City Council before the contract concludes, when
elected officials will decide whether to extend, modify, or conclude the
program.
