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Scheduled rides
Wave currently focuses on scheduled transportation rather than always-on, on-demand work.
Charlotte market brief
Charlotte is home. The standard stays high.
Apply for Wave partner certification in the Charlotte metro. The process verifies identity, driving documents, and background-check clearance before a credential can become active.
Credentialing and network access, not a job offer. Certification does not guarantee rides, routes, hours, leads, or income.
One process
Certification is a review, not a promise.
Every applicant follows the same application, consent, payment, and background-check path. Market pages do not create separate products or priority queues.
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Apply
Choose a market and role, then provide identity, license, vehicle, and capability details.
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Consent and pay
Review the partner agreement, acknowledge the no-guarantee terms, and choose one canonical membership path.
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Clear and activate
After background-check clearance and operational review, an eligible credential can become active.
Charlotte preparation
Know what you control.
You control your application, documented capabilities, availability, and whether to accept an offered opportunity. Wave does not promise market volume.
Rideshare
Delivery
Both
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Service capability
Applicants document vehicle, passenger, accessibility, and delivery capabilities during review.
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Independent choice
Certified partners decide whether to accept each opportunity that is offered to them.
The money, stated plainly
Two paths. One certification standard.
AnnualRecommended
$149once · 12 months
Includes the background check. The 12-month membership period starts when payment is processed. Refundable within 72 hours only if the background check has not been initiated; non-refundable afterward.
- Background check included
- Activation still requires background-check clearance
- Wave Certified profile and directory listing
- No monthly membership billing
Monthly
$39.99per month
Requires a separate $75 background-check fee. When that payment succeeds, the monthly subscription starts immediately, before background-check clearance. The check fee becomes non-refundable once submitted for processing; months already billed are non-refundable.
- Cancel future monthly billing anytime
- Background check billed separately
- Wave Certified profile after clearance
- Directory and network access while active
Vehicle documentation and inspection requirements may apply before driving. Any applicable cost must be disclosed before you authorize it.
Plain answers
Read this before you pay.
Does certification guarantee rides or income?
No. Certification provides an active credential, directory listing, and access to the Wave network. Trip availability depends on market demand, timing, eligibility, and client requirements.
How long does the background check take?
Many checks return in three to five business days, but timing varies by provider, jurisdiction, and whether more information is needed. Wave does not promise a fixed activation date.
What happens if the report contains a problem?
Wave follows its background-check review and adverse-action process. You receive the required notices and an opportunity to dispute inaccurate report information before a final decision is made.
Does Wave take a percentage of every fare?
Certification pricing is separate from trip compensation. The payout and any applicable deductions are disclosed with an opportunity before you decide whether to accept it.
Can I apply for rideshare and delivery?
Yes. The application supports rideshare, catering delivery, or both. Your approved capabilities determine which opportunities you may be eligible to receive.
Is this employment with Wave?
No. Membership is credentialing and network access, not employment, and it does not create an independent-contractor relationship with Wave. Any resulting engagement is entered into independently with the third party offering it.
Ready when the facts are clear
Start one application. Keep one set of terms.
Applying as a company? Use the existing corporate enrollment path so seats, background checks, and billing stay attached to one company account.