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Public input needed on fare changes to TheBus, Skyline and TheHandi-Van

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HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Fares for the Skyline, TheBus and TheHandi-Van may be on the rise and the City and County of Honolulu want to hear from you on the proposed changes.

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The proposed fare increases would help keep the transportation system reliable and sustainable to help meet the changing needs of Oahu's transit riders.

According to the Department of Transportation, fares have not been raised since 2022.

It’s always hard to find the balance between what taxpayers contribute to the upkeep of the system, and the riders that use the system. The fare policy changes under consideration will simplify the current fare structure, making the system more user-friendly for residents and visitors.

Roger Morton, Department of Transportation director

The proposal calls for a $10 decrease in Monthly Pass rates for residents in the Senior, Medicare, Disabled and Low-Income categories.

Officials said it would increase prices for the following:

  • $10 and $5 increase in Monthly Pass rates for Adults and Youths
  • $110 increase for the Adult Annual Pass

The meeting will be held in person and through Zoom on Tuesday, Nov. 12, beginning at 2:30 p.m.

Those who would like to attend the meeting in person should head to the Manoa Falls Conference Room at 711 Kapiolani Boulevard Suite 1600.

If you would like to attend the meeting virtually, visit this Zoom link.

Can't make it to the meeting? The City will also be accepting written testimony through the following forms:

  • Email: ratecomm@honolulu.gov
  • Fax: (808) 768-4730
  • Mail: 711 Kapiʻolani Boulevard, 16th Floor, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96813; Attention: Rate Commission

Written testimonies with the testifier's address, email and phone number will be available to the public on the Rate Commission's website.

"We encourage everyone to offer comments to assist the Rate Commission in preparing their upcoming recommendation to DTS and the Honolulu City Council."

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Full details regarding the proposed changes can be found on the Rate Commission website here.


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