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MEO offices to reopen for regular operations
Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. will reopen its offices for regular operations, including Wailuku, Hāna, Molokaʻi, and Lānaʻi, on Tuesday, Aug. 18, after being closed Monday due to ongoing impacts from Lala. MEO’s Head Start classrooms will also be open.
Maui Bus adds new stops in Kahului, Haliʻimāile, Nāpili, Kīhei; fixed-route fares are free for students, County employees starting July 1
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. Also, Maui Bus fixed-route service will be adding stops in Kahului (Puʻunēnē Avenue); Haliʻimāile; Nāpili; and Kīhei (Piʻikea Avenue).
MEO paratransit and partial Human Services operations resume Monday
Maui Economic Opportunity Maui Bus paratransit and partial Human Services operations for dialysis and essential medical appointments only on Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi and Maui, except for East Maui, will resume Monday, March 16.
Hoku Dudoit named MEO 2025 Driver of the Year
Zandra “Hoku” Dudoit has been named Maui Economic Opportunity 2025 Driver of the Year for “exemplifying what it means to be a dedicated and safe driver.”
MEO paratransit to run later on some routes to align with regular Maui Bus
The Maui Bus Americans With Disability Act Paratransit service, operated by Maui Economic Opportunity, will be running later in the evening on multiple routes to coincide with changes in the regular Maui Bus service that started on Nov. 20.
MEO Transportation looking for paratransit, Human Services drivers
CDL and non-CDL positions are available in Human Services transportation and non-CDL positions in paratransit. MEO operates The Maui Bus ADA paratransit curb-to-curb transportation and the County of Maui Human Services transportation, which takes qualified riders to their jobs, medical appointments, dialysis, shopping and other destinations.
Maui fare-free bus transit program begins March 1
Starting March 1, a new Maui Bus Fare-Free Transit Program begins on Maui, allowing qualified individuals to utilize Maui Bus fixed route services free of charge. The County of Maui Department of Transportation is beginning the new service on the same date that public transit fares—that are currently waived due to the wildfires response—will be reinstated.
MEO secures $4.2 Million contract to operate Maui Bus paratransit service
Maui Economic Opportunity continues to provide curb-to-curb paratransit service for persons with disabilities after securing a five-year contract with the County of Maui.
Maui Paratransit coupons to be honored beyond June 30
Maui County paratransit discount booklets will be honored beyond the June 30 expiration date that appears on coupons, according to program administrators.
New Paratransit Advisory Committee to Be Formed; Members Sought
A new Paratransit Advisory Committee being formed to improve paratransit travel is seeking members.
Patty Copperfield named MEO Transportation Director
A graduate of Molokaʻi High School, Patty-Ann Copperfield studied business technology at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College from 2008-2010, and rose through the ranks at MEO.