夏威夷州教育部

Ka 'Oihana Ho'ona'auao o ke Aupuni 夏威夷

EXPRESS 縣巴士通行證計劃

The Hawaii State Department of Education (Department) continues to partner with the four counties in a collaborative effort to provide transportation options for HIDOE students. 

這 EXPRESS program–which stands for 擴大乘客量以教育學校學生—was piloted in the 2022–23 school year to help mitigate the impacts of the ongoing national school bus driver shortage. Extending to school year 2026-2027, EXPRESS will continue availability to students attending middle and/or intermediate and high schools statewide.

The Department has extended this transportation option as a courtesy to support families; however, it is not a mandated service.  

資格

Important eligibility updates for free county pass applicants:

  • Be a Hawaiʻi public school student attending middle and/or intermediate or high school with an active HIDOE ID number; and
  • Attend their home school (no Geographical Exemptions); and
  • Reside 1.5 miles or more from their home school in their public school attendance area.  Walkzone is calculated from the recorded home address in Infinite Campus to the nearest public access for the school campus (not from the main office).

The application period will open on July 13, 2026, and close on April 30, 2027. 

If your child has an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or Modified Plan (MP) that includes transportation as a related service, please contact your district educational specialist (DES) for more information.

For students eligible under the McKinney-Vento Act (MVA), do not apply for an EXPRESS pass.  All bus pass requests must be submitted using the School Bus Application form (ST-70), along with a completed, approved MV-1 form. For assistance with this process, please contact your complex area MVA liaison.  See complex area directory here.

For students attending a Kaiapuni program, please email [email protected] with the following information:  

  • Student Name; 
  • DOE Student ID number (10-digits); and
  • School.

These requests must be reviewed on a manual basis due to distance from attending school.

申請流程

Your student may only use one transportation option at a time. 

If your student has an existing regular school bus pass, they will have to discontinue this service if they choose to apply for an EXPRESS pass. EXPRESS applications will be approved on an annual basis. Please choose the right option for your student as they cannot change their pass type for the remainder of the year. 

For families that do not meet the transportation eligibility criteria, please see your county’s bus agencies for more information on purchasing a youth pass.

申請步驟

  1. Check the respective island transit office website for route information and identify the bus route(s), times and locations with your child.
  2. Check your student’s transportation eligibility:
    • Check the distance from your student’s listed home address (as recorded in Infinite Campus) to home school.  
    • If the distance is 1.5 miles or more and your student is not attending school on a GE, then your student qualifies for a free EXPRESS pass.
  3. 填寫線上申請表 這裡 (Applications will be available until April 30, 2027). Transportation eligibility will be determined by the home and school location in Infinite Campus. You will be notified during this process if your student is approved for an EXPRESS pass.
  4. Upon application submission, passes will be available for pick up at your school office within 15 to 25 business days. 
    • Due to high volume requests, delays may occur due to printing errors and delivery time. Please plan accordingly.
  5. Identify and practice safe walking routes to/from the bus stops at home and at the school.

島嶼核准申請

  • 卡烏`我： Upon application approval and submission, school staff will notify students when Kauaʻi Bus monthly passes are available for pick up at the office.
  • 瓦胡島： 申請獲得批准並提交後，HOLO 卡將發送到學校辦公室進行分發。
  • 毛伊島： The Maui Bus Fixed Route service currently allows students with a valid ID ages 24 years and younger to ride for free. Students shall present their valid ID to the driver upon entering the fixed route bus.
  • 夏威夷島： Hele-On county bus transportation is currently fare-free until Dec. 2028. No passes are available for distribution.

申請截止日期

這 EXPRESS County Bus Pass Program is open and accepting applications until April 30, 2027.

city bus
TheBus waits for passengers
Skyline Kalihi Transit Station
EXPRESS County Bus Program HOLO Cards can be used on Skyline

常問問題

If the FAQ does not address your question, please email us at [email protected]. Please note responses may take time depending on the volume of questions received.

How long are the passes good for?

Passes will be valid from August 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027.

Can I apply for a county bus pass and a regular school bus pass?

HIDOE students may only use one (1) transportation option at a time. 

If a student has an existing regular school bus pass, they will have to discontinue this service if they choose to apply for an EXPRESS pass. EXPRESS applications will be approved on an annual basis (one time per school year).  

If a student chooses to cancel their EXPRESS pass at any time, they cannot re-apply for the remainder of the school year due to purchasing restrictions.

How do I find out what route and bus stop to use?

Please contact the island specific county transportation office customer service using the contact information provided below.

在瓦胡島，如果我的孩子已經有 HOLO 卡怎麼辦？

The student passes that the Department is distributing are separate from the Youth Holo Cards, but will function the same as the Holo Card on TheBus and Skyline.

Will the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education reimburse families for city and county bus passes already purchased?

不。

How many rides does the county bus pass include?

The monthly passes include unlimited rides per month.

How will the bus passes be distributed?

Distribution of passes will vary by island:

Kaua‘i: Bus passes will be distributed as they become available by the county public transit office and will be distributed to the school(s) prior to the first of the following month.

瓦胡島： Upon application review and approval, HOLO cards will be distributed to the schools and will be available for pick up within 15-25 business days. Delivery times may vary due to high volume. Please plan accordingly.
毛伊島： The Maui Bus Fixed Route service currently allows students with a valid ID ages 24 years and younger to ride for free. Students shall present their valid ID to the driver upon entering the fixed route bus.
Hawai‘i Island: Hele-On county bus transportation is currently fare free until December 2028. No passes are available for distribution.

What if my county bus pass is lost, stolen or damaged?

對於考艾島
Due to the nature of the monthly pass, only one pass is issued to a student. If it is lost/stolen, they will have to wait until the following month to receive the new one.

對於遺失或被盜的 HOLO 卡（僅限瓦胡島）
選項 1： Online replacement, click here – 美國能源部 Express Replacement Card Form. Replacements are free and will be mailed in 5-7 business days.

選項 2： Go to the Transit Pass Office (at Kalihi Transit Center, corner of Middle Street and Kamehameha Hwy) between 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. M-F (except City Holidays).
Replacement cards are $2 each at the Transit Pass Office. It is suggested you arrive no later than 3 p.m. in case there is a line.

Can the county bus pass be utilized for ADA and/or Paratransit services?

County bus passes for ADA and Paratransit services are not included in this program.  

Please visit the Department’s 特殊教育網頁 了解有關交通選擇的更多資訊。

Are regular school bus passes also free?

The eligibility requirements for a free school bus pass have not changed. Please refer to the school bus application handbook 了解更多。

Can I go to the county transportation office to pick up my student’s pass?

No, the initial bus passes will be distributed to the school office.

Please refer to the “Lost/Stolen/Damaged” card procedure above regarding replacement cards.

What if we applied for a county bus pass and then changed our minds?

EXPRESS applications will be approved on an annual basis. Please choose the right option for your student as they cannot change their pass type for the remainder of the year. If you choose to cancel your existing EXPRESS pass for a school bus pass, you will not be able to reinstate it for the remainder of the school year.

COUNTY BUS INFORMATION

考艾島
網站： https://www.kauai.gov/Transportation

Phone Number: (808) 246-8110
電子郵件： thekauaibus@kauai.gov 
下載應用程式： 考艾島 Bus Tracker

歐胡島
這 EXPRESS County Bus Pass Program card works with both TheBus and Skyline.

Skyline website: https://www.honolulu.gov/dts/skyline/

TheBus website: https://www.thebus.org

茂宜島
網站： https://www.mauicounty.gov/bus
Rider Rules/Safety Information: https://www.mauicounty.gov/606/Bus-Rules
Phone Number: (808) 871-7651
電子郵件： public.transit@mauicounty.gov
下載應用程式： 茂宜島 Bus

夏威夷島

網站： https://www.heleonbus.hawaiicounty.gov/
Bus routes by school (pdf)
Rules of the road (pdf)
Phone Number: (808) 961-8744, option 1
電子郵件： heleonbus@hawaiicounty.gov