Amy Willis, spokesperson for the city, said government officials continue having discussions with DSA to use the benches until Wave can install its own. Currently, out of more than 400 bus stops, there are 98 with either a bus shelter or bench, Wave told Port City Daily previously. READ MORE: NCDOT removes unauthorized bus benches from state-owned roadways, city benches in limboALSO: Democratic Socialists’ bus benches remain, city mum on next stepsThe DSA benches cost $200 overall, according to the organization, which built them out of scrap wood. DSA bench builders painted messages on handmade seating, such as “You are my sunshine” or “We must have mass social housing,” which sparked backlash. The DSA released a statement on the “theft and removal” of their bus stop benches following NCDOT’s removal Thursday and the Proud Boys’ actions.