TheBus

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TheBus, is the public transit provider for Oahu, Hawaii. Paratransit is offered through TheHandi-Van, a shared-ride service for those unable to use fixed-route services provided by TheBus.

History

Administration

Guided by Honolulu Mayor Francis “Frank” Fasi, TheBus began life under Mass Transit Lines (MTL), incorporated on September 20, 1970, an amalgamation of private companies brought under city ownership. Through federal assistance, MTL purchased the private operators Honolulu Rapid Transit & Land Company (HRT), Wahiawa Transportation Company, and Waianae Coast Transportation Company into one publicly owned transportation service.[1] MTL took over operations of HRT on March 1, 1971, serving Downtown Honolulu and surrounding suburbs with any vehicles inherited through the purchase of the company. MTL would purchase and operate Waianae Coast services starting April 1973, and Leeward Bus Company routes starting March 15, 1974.[2]

Following the purchase of the four companies, MTL purchased 50 second-hand GM New Look buses from Dallas Transit System. The Dallas units wore a similar livery to the Ex-HRT buses, painted in silver, salmon, and turquoise. However, these units would eventually be repainted to match the existing fleet.[3]

Operations from MTL were passed to Oahu Transit Services (OTS) in 1992, with Mass Transit Lines being dissolved.

Operations

On September 17, 2007, Oahu Transit Services introduced a ferry service linking Kalaeloa with Aloha Tower Marketplace.[4] The new service was named TheBoat to match the existing branding of TheBus and TheHandi-Van. The ferry service took one hour per sailing, with buses making connections with the ferry at either terminal. The service was terminated on June 1, 2009 after 2 years of service.[5]

On June 30, 2023, the Honolulu Authority for Rail Transportation (HART) began service on Segment 1 of the Skyline rail service between Kapolei and Aloha Stadium.[6] Automated trains run every 10 minutes all day with service between 5:00 am and 7:00 pm on weekdays. Service operates between 8:00 am and 7:00 pm on weekends and holidays.[7] TheBus altered multiple routes along the Skyline route, taking effect the following month to allow patrons to acclimate to the new service patterns.

In an effort to reduce carbon emissions, TheBus purchased 17 new battery electric buses which entered service in 2022.[8] Oahu Transit Services aims for a fully electric fleet by the year 2040.[9] In 2023, TheBus temporarily suspended operation of the fleet due to charging issues. The fleet has since returned to service.[10]

Branding

TheBus branding originated under the Mass Transit Lines administration when a rebranding was undertaken on March 1, 1971.[11] This livery consisted of 3 color layers Gold, Yellow, and Orange, starting at the bottom of the bus and working upward below the passenger windows. Alongside this refreshed livery, new uniforms in the style of Hawaiian “Aloha” shirts were introduced.

In 1980, the “tiger stripe” livery was introduced consisting of a gold skirt and three color bands swooping upwards. This livery would become the recognizable livery seen today. In the mid-1980s, Honolulu Mayor Eileen Anderson introduced an updated livery consisting of a grey skirt up to the rub line and thick yellow stripe extending halfway between the rub line and windows. This livery would not last and all buses reverted to the 1980 “tiger stripe” livery.[12]

Between 2002 and 2004, Honolulu Mayor Jeremy Harris introduced a refreshed livery in an attempt to modernise the fleet. The new livery would consist of a blue skirt and rainbow swoosh matching the style of the existing “tiger stripe” livery.[13] Mayor Harris also implemented new liveries for the Route E bus rapid transit route, called TheTransit, stylized TheTransit and commonly referred to as eTransit. TheTransit buses consisted of New Flyer 60 foot coaches and were painted with black skirts and silver bodies, gaining the nickname silver bullets. These coaches also featured rainbow fades on the rear half of the units. These liveries would not last due to the higher cost of decals and buses ordered post-2004 reverted to the traditional “tiger stripe” scheme.[14]

Popular Culture

Since its inception in 1971, TheBus gained the nickname Frank Fasi’s Limousine Service. Stemming from the lack of free school bus service on the island, many students would catch TheBus to school and formal events. While less prevalent today, many adults still use the term coined in TheBus’ early years.[15]

TheBus was recognised as “America’s Best Transit System” twice by the American Public Transportation Association. APTA awarded this recognition for service between 1994-1995, and 2000-2001.

In an effort to encourage and thank other road drivers for letting buses merge, TheBus began programming "Shaka Signs" on the rear destination board of buses. This special programming is activated when a driver pushes a switch on the side console and cycles for approximately 10 seconds per push. Prior to the sign’s introduction in 2010, operators would stick their hand out of the window to thank other drivers.[16]

Advertising

Due to a ban on billboards by the state legislature in 1926, TheBus does not carry external advertising of any kind. In 2013, Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell announced plans to introduce exterior advertisements on buses, aiming to reduce fares and increase service. However, the proposal was not passed and internal racks remain the only advertising space on buses.[17]

In 2022, TheBus started a safety campaign partnership with Malama Kupuna (care for our elderly) after a passenger was injured due to a motor vehicle accident. [18] Following this partnership, the Honolulu Department for Transportation Services (DTS) and TheBus began applying decals to the rear of buses. These decals call for drivers to drive safely, slow down, and pass buses with caution.[19]

Routes

Maps & Schedules

Fares

Current

Facilities

Active

Kalihi/Middle St. Yard

  • Address: 811 Middle St., Honolulu, HI 96819
  • Phone: 808-848-5555

Pearl City Yard

  • Address: 1200 Waimano Home Rd., Pearl City, HI 96782
  • Phone: 808-484-7720


Defunct

Alapai Yard

  • Address: 1133 Alapai St., Honolulu, HI 96813
  • Notes: Opened in 1900s under Honolulu Rapid Transit & Land Company and repurposed for current Alapai Transit Center and Honolulu Police Department Headquarters

Halawa Yard

  • Address: 99-999 Iwaena St, Aiea, HI 96701
  • Notes: Opened in 1970s and repurposed for City & County Department of Facility Maintenance in 2005

Roster

Active

Fleet
Number(s) 		Thumbnail Build
Date 		Manufacturer Model Engine Transmission Yard Notes
20-23 2016 Gillig Low Floor 29'
(G27E102N2) 		Cummins ISL9 Voith D864.5 Kalihi 2016-2020
Pearl City 2020-Present
  • Single door.
  • Feature frameless windows and left side destination signs.
30-37 2020 Gillig Low Floor 29'
(G27E102N2) 		Cummins L9 Voith D864.6 Kalihi
  • Single door.
  • Feature frameless windows and left side destination signs.
50-59 2010 Gillig Low Floor 35'
(G27B102N4) 		Cummins ISL9 Allison B400R Kalihi
  • Single door.
60-67 2012 Gillig Low Floor 35'
(G27B102N4) 		Cummins ISL9 Voith D864.5 Pearl City
  • Single door.
142-150 2007 NFI D60LFR Cummins ISM Allison B500R Pearl City 2007-2023
Kalihi 2023-Present
151-160 2009 NFI DE60LFR Cummins ISL GM-Allison EP50
hybrid system 		Pearl City
161-180 2010 NFI DE60LFR Cummins ISL9 GM-Allison H 50 EP
hybrid system 		Kalihi
  • Streamlined roof enclosure.
181-184 2014 NFI XDE60 Cummins ISL9 BAE Systems HDS 300
hybrid system 		Kalihi
  • Feature frameless windows.
185-194 2015 NFI XD60 Cummins ISL9 Allison B500R Pearl City
  • Feature frameless windows and left side destination signs.
201-224 2010 Nova Bus LFS Cummins ISL Allison B400R Pearl City
230-279 2012 Gillig Low Floor 40'
(G27D102N4) 		Cummins ISL9 Voith D864.5 Pearl City 2012-2023
Kalihi 2023-Present
280-297 2013 Gillig Low Floor 40'
(G27D102N4) 		Cummins ISL9 Voith D864.5 Kalihi
501-555 2003-04 Gillig Low Floor 40'
(G29D102N4) 		Cummins ISL Allison B400R Kalihi
  • In process of retirement.
  • 522, 525, 528, 529, 540 and 542 were repainted into the current TheBus livery.
  • The remaining units in the fleet retain the rainbow livery.
601-629 2014 Gillig Low Floor 40'
(G27D102N4) 		Cummins ISL9 Voith D864.5 Pearl City
630-663 2015 Gillig Low Floor 40'
(G27D102N4) 		Cummins ISL9 Voith D864.5 Pearl City
  • 659-663 have left side destination signs.
664-665, 667-673 2016 Gillig Low Floor 40'
(G27D102N4) 		Cummins ISL9 Voith D864.5 Pearl City
  • Feature left side destination signs.
  • 670-672 have frameless windows.
  • 666 was skipped.
674-677 2017 Gillig Low Floor 40'
(G27D102N4) 		Cummins L9 Voith D864.6 Pearl City
  • Feature frameless windows and left side destination signs.
701-708 2018 Gillig Low Floor 40'
(G27D102N4) 		Cummins L9 Voith D864.6 Kalihi
  • Feature frameless windows and left side destination signs.
709-716 2019 Gillig Low Floor 40'
(G27D102N4) 		Cummins L9 Voith D864.6 Kalihi
  • Feature frameless windows and left side destination signs.
870-879 2015 NFI XD60 Cummins ISL9 Allison B500R Kalihi
  • Feature frameless windows and left side destination signs.
880-888 2019 NFI XD60 Cummins L9 Voith D864.6 Kalihi
889-896 2020 NFI XD60 Cummins L9 Voith D864.6 Kalihi
901-940 2006 NFI DE40LFR Cummins ISL GM-Allison EP40
hybrid system 		Kalihi 2006-2023
Pearl City 2023-Present
950-957 2015 Gillig Low Floor HEV 40'
(G30D102N4) 		Cummins ISB6.7 BAE Systems HDS 200
hybrid system 		Kalihi 2015-2024
Pearl City 2024-Present
  • Feature frameless windows and left side destination signs.
958-965 2016 Gillig Low Floor HEV 40'
(G30D102N4) 		Cummins ISB6.7 BAE Systems HDS 200
hybrid system 		Kalihi
  • Feature frameless windows and left side destination signs.
3501 2021 Gillig Low Floor
Battery Electric 35'
(G28E102R2) 		Cummins BES Direct drive Kalihi
4001-4016 2021 Gillig Low Floor
Battery Electric 40'
(G28E102R2) 		Cummins BES Direct drive Kalihi
  • Deliveries began in December 2020.[20]
  • First units to be assigned 4-digit numbers which correspond with the length of the bus.
4017-4030 2022-23 Gillig Low Floor 40'
(G27D102N4) 		Cummins L9 Allison B400R Kalihi
  • Unit 4020 entered service on 1/20/2023.
  • Feature frameless windows and left side destination signs.
  • 4017 features a TV screen.
4031-4057 2024 NFI XD40 Cummins L9 Voith D867.8 Kalihi 2024-Present
  • Unit 4057 entered service on 12/21/2024
  • Contract for 38 units over 3 year period[21]
  • Order reduced to 27 units
6001-6031 2022 NFI XD60 Cummins L9 Voith D864.6 Pearl City
  • Deliveries began in March of 2022.
  • Units 6001 and 6003 entered service on 7/22/2022.
6032-6047 2023-24 Nova Bus LFS Artic Cummins L9 Voith D867.8 Kalihi 2025-Present
  • Contract for up to 35 vehicles delivered over a 3-year period[22]
  • Budgetary contraints reduced order from 35 to 24[23]
  • End of Novabus production in U.S. reduced final order to 16 units
  • Unit 6034 entered service on 2/21/2025

On Order

Fleet
Number(s) 		Thumbnail Build
Date 		Manufacturer Model Engine Transmission Notes

Retired

Fleet
Number(s) 		Thumbnail Build
Date 		Manufacturer Model Engine Transmission Notes
1-7 1971 Flxible Flxette 571KE Ford?
8-11 1972 GMC T6H-5307A Detroit Diesel 6V-71
12-13 1987 Ford/Goshen Coach Ford Econoline E350
  • Leased to MTL for 3 years
20-29 1980 Chance RT-50 Caterpillar 3208-V8
25-29 2002 Optima Opus
(LFB29) 		Cummins ISB Allison B300R
30-39 (1st) 1986 Neoplan USA AN430A Detroit Diesel 6V-92TA Allison V731
  • Purchased by MTL
  • Transferred to OTS
30-39 (2nd) 2001 Optima Opus
(LFB29) 		Cummins ISB Allison B300R
40-49 1998 Gillig Phantom 30'
(C21A096N4) 		Cummins M11E Allison B400R
41-48 1984 Crown Ikarus 286 Cummins NHHTC-300 Voith D864.2
  • Purchased by MTL
  • Transferred to OTS
  • Retired circa 1998
51-62 1993 TMC RTS-08
(T70-608) 		Detroit Diesel 6V-92TA Allison VR731
  • Retired circa 2010
70-99 2000 NFI D60LF 70-85 & 87-99:
Detroit Diesel Series 50
86: Cummins ISL9 		Allison B500R
  • 80-99 retired and scrapped in 2016.
  • 70-79 retired and scrapped in 2018.
100-115 2002 NFI D60LF Cummins ISL Allison B500R
  • Retirement started in January 2020
  • Last bus withdrawn in 2023
101-146 1973 Flxible 53102-8-1 Detroit Diesel 8V-71 Allison VS2-8
  • Purchased by MTL
  • Rehabbed 1984-1985 (RH Rebuilders)
116-131 2003 NFI D60LF Cummins ISL Allison B500R
  • Retirement started in May 2022
  • Last bus withdrawn in 2023
132-141 2004 NFI DE60LF Caterpillar C9 GM-Allison EP50
hybrid system
  • Retired in mid-2020.
147-185 1974 Flxible 53102-8-1 Detroit Diesel 8V-71N Allison VS2-8
  • Purchased by MTL
  • Rehabbed 1984-1985 (RH Rebuilders)
  • Transferred to OTS
201-283 1993 TMC RTS-08
(T80-208) 		Detroit Diesel 6V-92TA Allison VR731
201-285 1975 AMG 10240-8 Detroit Diesel 8V-71N Allison VS2-8
  • Purchased by MTL
  • 20 units scrapped by June 1987
301-347 1997 Gillig Phantom 40'
(40102TBM11) 		Cummins M11E Allison B400R
  • Retired over 2017-2022.
  • 341-347 were donated to Hele-On as 341-347 in 2017 due to a bus shortage.
  • 301-304, 307, 310, 312, 314-315, 317, 320, 322-323 also donated to Hele-On same numbers in 2022
301-374 1980 Grumman Flxible 870
(53102-8-1) 		Detroit Diesel 8V-71T Allison V730
  • Purchased by MTL
  • Transferred to OTS
348-365 1998 Gillig Phantom 40'
(C21D102N4) 		Cummins M11E Allison B400R
  • Retired 2017-2022
  • Unit 363 transferred to Pearl Harbor Navy Exchange NEX Shuttle
366-368 1998 Gillig Low Floor 40'
(G21D102N4) 		Cummins M11E Allison B400R
401-408 1974 Flxible 45096-6-1 Detroit Diesel 6V-71N Allison
  • Purchased by MTL
  • Rehabbed 1985 (RH Rebuilders)
  • Transferred to OTS
476-499 1984 Gillig Phantom 40'
(40TB1026V92) 		Detroit Diesel 6V-92TA Allison HT-747
  • Purchased by MTL
  • Renumbered from 981-1004 by MTL between 1984 and 1987
  • Transferred to OTS
500-509 1962 GMC TDH-5301 Detroit Diesel 6V-71N Allison VH
501-594 1987-1988 Saab-Scania CN112CLU Scania DS11-25 253 hp ZF 4HP500
  • Purchased by MTL
  • Delivery began August 1987
  • Transferred to OTS
  • Unit 556 was damaged during delivery and was replaced with a second 556.
  • Some units transferred to Hele-On Unknown Numbers
  • Some units transferred to the Pearl Harbor Navy Exchange NEX Shuttle
510-529 1963 GMC TDH-5303 Detroit Diesel 6V-71
531-540 1965 GMC TDH-4518 Detroit Diesel 6V-71N Allison VH
550-599 1964 GMC TDH-5303 Detroit Diesel 6V-71N Allison VH
601-659 1994 Gillig Phantom 40'
(40102TBS50) 		Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B400R
  • 614, 621 & about 8 other units transferred to the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) and later to the Pearl Harbor Navy Exchange NEX Shuttle, same numbers about 3 or 4 years later. They were still active in 2015.[25][26]
  • 639, 640 & 645 transferred to Maui Bus in March 2012.
651-685 1972 Flxible 111CC-D06-1 Detroit Diesel 8V-71N Allison VS2-8
  • First new buses purchased under MTL
  • Transferred to OTS
660-699 1995 Gillig Phantom 40'
(40102TBS50) 		Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B400R
701-735 1990-1991 TMC RTS-06
(T80-206) 		Detroit Diesel 6V-92TA Allison VR731
  • Purchased by MTL
  • Transferred to OTS
  • Some units to Pearl Harbor Navy Exchange NEX Shuttle.[27]
701-703 1965 GMC TDM-5303 Detroit Diesel 6V-71N 4-speed manual
704-706 1965 GMC TDH-5303 Detroit Diesel 6V-71N Allison VH
707-709 1965 GMC TDH-5303 Detroit Diesel 6V-71N Allison VH
710-712 1967 GMC TDH-5303 Detroit Diesel 6V-71N Allison
720-726 1968 GMC T6M-5305A Detroit Diesel 6V-71N 4-speed manual
740-773 1995 Gillig Phantom 40'
(40102TBS50)
(40102TBM11) 		740-749 & 751-770: Detroit Diesel Series 50
750, 771-773: Cummins M11 		Allison B400R
  • Units 751 and 752 had dual exhaust pipes. Unit 751 had one pipe removed
  • Unit 768 crashed into a concrete wall in April 2012, damaged beyond repair and retired
750-759 1968 GMC T6H-5305A Detroit Diesel 6V-71
751-760 1966 GMC TDH-5303 Detroit Diesel 6V-71N Allison
761-790 1968 GMC TDH-5303 Detroit Diesel 6V-71N Allison
774-795 1996 Gillig Phantom 40'
(40102TBS50) 		774-784: Cummins M11E
785-795: Detroit Diesel Series 50 		Allison B400R
  • Retired in late 2015.
800-874 1957 GMC TDH-5105 Detroit Diesel 6V-71
800-846 1985 Saab-Scania CN112CLU Scania DS11-25 253 hp ZF 4HP500
  • Unit 800 was likely ex-Scania demonstrator, first bus in Honolulu to feature digital destination sign
  • Some units transferred to Hele-On
801-835 2000 Gillig Phantom 40'
(C21D102N4) 		Cummins ISM Voith D864.3
  • Unit 835 was a 2001 model
  • Units 801 and 802 were refurbished by Complete Coach Works in 2015, featured 4ONE Gemini seats and left side destination signs
  • Fleet refurbishment plan was cancelled due to bedgetary issues
  • Retired in 2022
  • Some units transferred to Hele-On
836-853 2002 Gillig Phantom 40'
(C21D102N4) 		Cummins ISM Voith D864.3E
  • Scheduled to be refurbished in 2016, cancelled due to budgetary issues
  • Retired in 2022
  • Some units transferred to Hele-On
  • Unit 847 donated to Honolulu EMS as C.O.R.E. outreach bus[28]
854-868 2003 Gillig Phantom 40'
(C27D102N4) 		Cummins ISL Voith D864.3E
  • They were scheduled to be refurbished in 2016, but cancelled due to budgetary constraints.
  • Last service trip was on route PH3 by unit 864, April 3, 2025.
  • One unit will be preserved by OTS, unit number unknown.
901-980 1983 Gillig Phantom 40'
(40102TA6V92) 		Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison HT-747
  • Used 1984 "TB" style rear
  • 1 unit bought by Guam Mass Transit. Spotted stripped in storage lot circa 2007 after retirement
981-1004 Renumbered 481-499, 476-480

Demonstrators

Fleet
Number(s) 		Thumbnail Build
Date 		Manufacturer Model Engine Transmission Notes
21 ElDorado National Escort RE-29
  • Demonstrated in 1996
  • Owned by Hawaiian Electric
  • Electric technology by Hawai‘i Center of Advanced Transportation Technologies
  • Operated Route 24 Free Downtown Electric Shuttle
999 2005 NABI 45C-LFW
N/A Proterra BE40
  • Tested in 2018[30]
  • Transferred to Maui Bus for testing
N/A BYD Auto K9M
  • Tested in 2018
  • Disposal unknown
N/A Gillig Low Floor Battery Electric 40'
  • Tested in 2019[31]
  • Disposal Unknown
N/A NFI D60LF
  • Demonstrated in 1998
N/A NFI XE40
  • Demosntrated in 2021[32]

TheHandi-Van Roster

This section of the wiki is based on sighting and is incomplete.

Active

Fleet
Number(s) 		Thumbnail Year Manufacturer Model Engine Transmission Notes
1401-1499 2014 Ford

ElDorado

E-450

Aerotech

[33]
1704 2017 Ford

ElDorado

E-series

Aerolite

  • Unknown amount of units
2001-2063 2020 Ford

ElDorado

E-450

Aerotech

[34]
2801-2810 2008 Ford

ElDorado

E-450

Aerotech

[35]
3101-3138 2011 Ford

ElDorado

E-450

Aerotech

[36]

Retired

Fleet
Number(s) 		Thumbnail Year Manufacturer Model Engine Transmission Notes
1107, 1113, 1127, 1132, 1139 2001 Ford

ElDorado

E-series

Aerolite

  • Unknown amount of unit's
1204, 1209, 1212, 1213, 1221 2002 Ford

ElDorado

E-450

Aerotech

  • Unknown amount of units
1231 2002 Ford E-350
  • Unknown amount of units
1401-1405 2004 ElDorado National Aerotech
1818 1998 Ford

ElDorado

E-450

Aerotech

  • Unknown amount of units
2603, 2606, 2607, 2615, 2616, 2630 2006 Ford

ElDorado

E-series

Aerotech

  • Unknown amount of units
2701-2719 2007 Ford

ElDorado

E-450

Aerotech

[37]


References

  1. ↑ Adamski, M. (2003, August 24). 1971 Strike Prompted City to Create Public Fleet. Honolulu Star-Bulletin. https://archives.starbulletin.com/2003/08/24/news/index2.html
  2. ↑ Department of Planning and Economic Development. (1978, November). The State of Hawaii Data Book 1978 (Section 18, p. 272). Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. https://files.hawaii.gov/dbedt/economic/databook/archive/DB1978/db1978.pdf
  3. ↑ Adamski, M. (2003, August 24). 1971 Strike Prompted City to Create Public Fleet. Honolulu Star-Bulletin. https://archives.starbulletin.com/2003/08/24/news/index2.html
  4. ↑ Ako, D. (2007, September 1). ‘The Boat’ Begins Service Mid-September. Hawaii News Now. https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/7014045/the-boat-begins-service-mid-september/
  5. ↑ David, M. (2009, July 1). A Final Bon Voyage for Honolulu’s TheBoat. Hawaii News Now. https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/10623172/a-final-bon-voyage-for-honolulus-theboat/
  6. ↑ Myers, T., & Moore, B. (2023, June 29). Skyline’s Grand Opening, What You Should Know. KHON2. https://www.khon2.com/skyline/skylines-grand-opening-what-you-should-know/
  7. ↑ Department of Transportation Services (n.d.). Skyline Schedule. Department of Transportation Services. https://www8.honolulu.gov/dts/skyline-schedule/
  8. ↑ Honolulu Star-Advertiser. (2020, December 15). Honolulu Reveals First Battery-Electric Bus. Honolulu Star-Advertiser. https://www.staradvertiser.com/2020/12/15/hawaii-news/honolulu-reveals-first-battery-electric-bus/
  9. ↑ City and County of Honolulu. (2023, June 27). City Awarded $20 Million From the FTA to Expand its Bus Fleet Electrification. City and County of Honolulu. https://www.honolulu.gov/transportation/news-releases/54041-city-awarded-$20-million-from-the-fta-to-expand-its-bus-fleet-electrification.html
  10. ↑ Cunningham, J. (2023, October 26). Oahu’s Electric Bus Fleet Grounded Indefinitely Due to Charging Issue. KITV. https://www.kitv.com/news/local/oahus-electric-bus-fleet-grounded-indefinitely-due-to-charging-issue/article_b73b25f0-7474-11ee-933b-4753d8fa9bd2.html
  11. ↑ Husing, J. (2020, April 5). 1980 Grumman Buses Introduce New Paint Scheme. Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/norcalbus/posts/2943261035767290
  12. ↑ Husing, J. (2014, April 3). 1985 Photo by Jim Creyer at Halawa Yard. Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/norcalbus/posts/629995180427232/
  13. ↑ City and County of Honolulu. (2002, January 18). Rainbow Colors for TheBus. City and County of Honolulu. https://www.honolulu.gov/csd-news-2002/2382-rainbow-colors-for-thebus.html
  14. ↑ United States Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration. (2006, June). Honolulu Bus Rapid Transit Project Evaluation Final Report. National Bus Rapid Transit Institute. https://nbrti.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Honolulu_BRT_Final_Report.pdf
  15. ↑ Living In Hawaii. (n.d.). The Bus System in Hawaii. Living In Hawaii. https://www.livinginhawaii.com/hawaii-lists/transportation/bus-system-in-hawaii/
  16. ↑ Hitt, C. (2024, March 30). These Hawaii Buses Do Something No Other Buses in the World Do. SFGate. https://www.sfgate.com/hawaii/article/hawaii-bus-shaka-honolulu-19376091.php
  17. ↑ Sakahara, T. (2013, December 5). Proposal Would Put Ads on City Buses. Hawaii News Now. https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/24139693/proposal-would-put-ads-on-city-busses/
  18. ↑ Lee, J. (2022, July 7). Woman Thrown From Seat on Bus, DTS Calls For More Mindful Driving. KITV. https://www.kitv.com/news/woman-thrown-from-seat-on-bus-dts-calls-for-more-mindful-driving/article_d94c907c-fe94-11ec-8a7b-d3ae1f5b35cc.html
  19. ↑ Malama Kupuna. (n.d). Malama Kupuna Campaign Promotes Driving With Caution For the Safety of Public Transit Riders. Malama Kupuna. https://www.kaimukihawaii.com/news/202011/24150.html
  20. ↑ Lee, R. (2020, December 15). Honolulu reveals first battery-electric bus. Honolulu Star-Advertiser. https://www.staradvertiser.com/2020/12/15/hawaii-news/honolulu-reveals-first-battery-electric-bus/
  21. ↑ State of Hawaii Department of Transportation. (2022, February 17). RFP-DTS-1571321 (Appendix B, Page 1). Hawaii State Procurement Office. https://hands.ehawaii.gov/hands/opportunities/opportunity-details/21032
  22. ↑ State of Hawaii Department of Transportation. (2022, March 9). RFP-DTS-1575106 (Appendix B, Page 1). Hawaii State Procurement Office. https://hands.ehawaii.gov/hands/opportunities/opportunity-details/21135
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