June 23, 2026

Maui Bus fixed-route fares are free for students of any age, County employees starting July 1

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A vital resource for those who are looking to rebuild in fire-affected areas in Lahaina and Kula as they navigate the permitting process and take the next step toward returning home.

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Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The County of Maui Department of Transportation announced that Maui Bus fixed-route fares are free for students of any age and County of Maui employees starting Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the beginning of a new County fiscal year.

Also, Maui Bus fixed-route service will be adding stops in Kahului (Puʻunēnē Avenue); Haliʻimāile; Nāpili; and Kīhei (Piʻikea Avenue). For information on the new stops, visit the Maui Bus app or the alerts section on mauibus.org.

The following fixed-route fares will take effect on July 1:

  • Students of any age with a valid student ID ride free on the fixed-route Maui Bus. Previously, students up to age 24 were free, but now there is no age limit for students.
  • County of Maui employees with a valid County ID are free on the fixed route Maui Bus.


Other existing fixed-route, fare-free categories are applicable to anyone with a valid:

  • Driver’s license, state ID or other ID that proves you are 55 years or older
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Paratransit card
  • Medicare ID card
  • Physician-certified persons with a disability card
  • Fare-Free ID card issued for individuals with a disability or those demonstrating financial need (Individuals with a disability or demonstrating financial need are required to register with Maui Economic Opportunity Inc. (MEO) to qualify for this free rate. Contact MEO at (808) 877-7651 or farefree@meoinc.org to complete an application.)

Maui Bus fixed-routes service is provided by the County and operated by Roberts Hawaiʻi. For more information, contact Roberts Hawaiʻi at (808) 871-4838 or the County Department of Transportation at (808) 270-7511.

For general Maui Bus schedule information, visit www.mauicounty.gov/bus.

County of Maui Recovery Permit Center

A vital resource for those who are looking to rebuild in fire-affected areas in Lahaina and Kula as they navigate the permitting process and take the next step toward returning home.

County of Maui Service Center
110 Alaihi St., Suite 207

Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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