WaveRide is a local rideshare company founded in Reading, PA. Our mission is simple: bring straightforward, fair transportation to Berks County residents — no apps to download, no confusing pricing, no corporate middlemen taking half your fare.
Transportation in Berks County has always been a challenge. The nearest major rideshare coverage stops at the edges of the county. For people in Reading, Wyomissing, Sinking Spring, and the surrounding townships, getting a ride often means calling a cab company, waiting 45 minutes, and paying rates that haven't been updated since the 1990s.
WaveRide changes that. We built a rideshare that works the way people have always gotten around — by seeing a car and getting in. The QR code system means you don't need to plan ahead or download anything. You see a WaveRide car, you scan the code, and you're on your way.
For drivers, we believe you should keep most of what your passengers pay. The standard rideshare model takes 25-40% in commissions. WaveRide takes 18%, giving drivers 82% of every fare. We also offer a $250 signing bonus for new drivers who complete their first 50 rides — because we want to invest in the people who make this service possible.
We're a small, focused team. WaveRide LLC is registered in Pennsylvania, and we're building this company for Berks County — not as a satellite office of a San Francisco tech company, but as a genuine local business that lives and operates here.
Every fare is calculated the same way. You see the price before you confirm. No surge pricing, no hidden fees, no bait-and-switch. What you see is what you pay.
Our drivers live in Berks County. Our riders live in Berks County. Every dollar that changes hands stays in this community. We build for here, not for a national roll-out.
We removed the app download requirement. In 2026, there's no reason you should need to create an account and wait 10 minutes to get a ride across town. Scan and go.
Drivers keep 82% of every fare. We believe the people doing the driving should be compensated fairly. If we can't build a service that treats drivers well, we shouldn't be building it.
Every driver passes a background check. Every ride is tracked. Every passenger can see who their driver is before they get in. Accountability matters, especially in transportation.
WaveRide is still growing. We're actively recruiting drivers, expanding our coverage area, and refining the product based on real rider and driver feedback. We'll get better — that's the plan.
We respond to driver inquiries within 24 hours and rider inquiries within 12 hours during business days. For urgent safety concerns, call our direct line.