Bill > SB2994

This bill establishes a two-year "Keiki Fare-Free Transit Pilot Program" on Oahu and Kauai, meaning children from birth up to, but not including, nineteen years of age who are residents of Hawaii will be able to ride public buses and rail services for free. The program, which will be overseen by the department of transportation in coordination with the counties, aims to increase access to education, employment, and community activities for youth, promote environmental goals by reducing car usage, and potentially foster lifelong habits of using public transit. The bill also appropriates funds for the program's implementation, administration, and evaluation, and requires a report to the legislature by early 2029 with recommendations for continuation or expansion, including potential sustainable funding sources. The pilot program is set to begin on July 1, 2026, and will conclude on June 30, 2028.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2994&year=2026