#ground transportation
Governor extends emergency proclamation to address school bus driver shortage
Since the start of the school year in early August, the Department has reinstated 100 bus routes on O‘ahu, Maui and Hawai‘i Island. Service has been restored for 88% of impacted students – 3,263 out of 3,720. Active efforts to restore 38 more routes are ongoing.
No end in sight for shortage of school bus drivers on Maui and statewide
Maui, like much of the country, is experiencing a shortage of school bus drivers, with no end in sight.
Hawai‘i’s Mayors Oppose Repeal of Clean Power Plan
Maui County Mayor Alan Arakawa joined his fellow mayors in Hawaiʻi in signing a letter in opposition to the EPA’s proposed repeal of the Clean Power Plan.
Hawai’i Mayors Pledge: 100% Renewable Ground Transportation by 2045
Mayor Arakawa: “It is vitally important that we chart a new course that steers us away from fossil fuel use and carbon emissions in our ground transportation.”
All Temporarily Suspended Maui School Bus Routes Restored
With the restoration of these final two routes, serving Baldwin High and ʻĪao Intermediate, all schools on all islands are receiving bus service as of today.
Lahainaluna High Bus Routes Fully Restored
Progress update on school bus driver shortages on Maui and Kauai; Lahainaluna High bus routes fully restored
Rep. McKelvey Calls for End of Maui School Bus Crisis
State Rep. Angus L.K. McKelvey of Maui is renewing his call for a specific timeline for resolution of the school bus crisis as frustrated parents want to know..
Ground Transport Inc Issues Update on Maui School Bus Situation
“We had hoped to be fully ready on day one of school, but repeated appeals and challenges of our contract award… set our hiring timetable back,” said Gomes.
Maui Lawmaker Calls on Governor to Resolve Bus Crisis
Maui’s McKelvey said the lack of qualified drivers should have been disclosed during the procurement process, especially when it is a new Oʻahu based vendor…
School Bus Talks on Maui Still Unresolved
“Barring a resolution before Tuesday, I strongly urge parents to please make other arrangements for their children to get to school,” said Mayor Arakawa.
State to discuss entry fees for Iao Valley State Monument: July 1, 2010
The implementation of entry fees at Maui’s Iao Valley State Monument will be the focus of discussion at a meeting tonight (Thursday, July 1, 2010) hosted by the state Department of Land and Natural Resoruces. The agency will explain plans to begin charging entry fees for non-residents and commercial tour vehicles. The meeting runs from […]
State considers entry fees at ‘Iao State Park
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources will hold a public information meeting on Thursday July 1, 2010 on Maui to explain plans by the Division of State Parks to begin charging entry fees for non-residents and commercial tour vehicles going to ‘Iao Valley State Monument. The meeting runs from 5 to 6 p.m. […]
HAWAII SPORTS GET $400,000 JUMPSTART IN FUNDRAISING EFFORT
Private donors are stepping up in an attempt to cover a $1.2 million budget shortfall for school sports programs. The Hawaii High School Athletic Association (HHSAA) announced the receipt of more than $400,000 in corporate donations yesterday. Major contributors include $200,000 from the Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation, $100,000 from First Hawaiian Bank, $50,000 from Bank […]