Kauaʻi Bus Adds New Routes 900 and 950; Transit Cards Offered

Kauaʻi County’s Transportation Agency rolled out two new fixed routes, numbered 900 and 950, in early January 2026 and marked the expansion with a limited promotion of 100 free Hōlomua Transit Cards, each preloaded with $5. The Hōlomua card is a reloadable fare card that lets riders pay without cash and can streamline transfers and boarding on routes that serve Līhuʻe, Kapaʻa, Kōloa/Poʻipū, the North Shore and the West Side. Riders should confirm current pickup locations, card limits and any active promotions on the County’s transportation pages.

The Kauaʻi Bus serves scheduled stops at key community hubs including the airport, shopping centers, schools and medical facilities. Typical fare options include single-ride fares, day passes, monthly passes and concessions for seniors and people with disabilities. Fare categories and prices can change; riders are advised to check The Kauaʻi Bus and Kauaʻi County Transportation Agency for up-to-date fare charts and schedules.

Practical steps for using the system remain simple: plan your trip using route maps and timetables, available on county transportation web pages and at major bus stops; pay with exact cash onboard or with a Hōlomua Transit Card; reload the card online or at designated locations. The new routes are intended to expand connections between communities, but riders should check current schedules to confirm stops and operating hours before travel. For questions, The Kauaʻi Bus can be reached at 808-246-8110 or by email at TheKauaiBus@kauai.gov.

The county notes that buses are equipped to accommodate riders with mobility devices and offers ADA accommodations. Maintaining accessible, reliable public transit is critical for residents who depend on bus service for work, school, medical care and shopping, and for kupuna who rely on concessions and predictable schedules. For a small island with limited road capacity, bolstering transit options also supports efforts to reduce traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions.

Locally, the timing of the new routes and the Hōlomua promotion underscores a broader focus on enhancing mobility for residents while balancing visitor flows. Improved connectivity can ease daily travel and help sustain local businesses that depend on accessible transportation. As with any service change, success will depend on timely information, rider uptake and continued adjustments by the Transportation Agency to meet community needs.