The Honolulu City Council is currently considering fare increases for TheBus, TheHandi-Van, and Skyline, marking the first potential adjustment since 2022. This move, as highlighted by Hawaii News Now, aims to address a significant budget deficit facing the city's public transit system. The proposed changes, which include increases for adult and youth fares, as detailed in a report by Civil Beat, also affect monthly and annual passes.
For Hawaii's business community, the fare hikes could translate into increased transportation costs for employees and potentially deter customers reliant on public transit, particularly in the tourism and hospitality sectors. As noted by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, the proposed changes would also impact the
