The system contains three of the Hampton Roads Transit bus lines that link the beachfront to other attractions in inner Virginia Beach.

The VB Wave has its own right-of-way, off-bus fare collection, streetcar-inspired design, and more frequent services.

[2] The service runs seasonally, starting in May and ending on Labor Day or Neptune Festival.

[3][4] Hampton Roads Transit route 20 connects the system with downtown Norfolk, Virginia.

[8] The bus fleet consists of fourteen blue tourist trolley style buses.