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Maui Bus has implemented a new West Maui Express Route #29. The route combines the Lahaina Islander Route #20 and the West Maui Islander Route #28 together with modifications. There will be hourly service departures from both Kapalua through Ka’anapali to Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center and from Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center through Ka‘anapali to Kapalua starting at 5:30 a.m. The service will run daily and is subject to change. For route schedule, please visit www.mauicounty.gov/bus or use the free Maui Bus app.
A free Ka‘anapali Circulator Shuttle is available for people who are staying at any of the American Red Cross hotel shelters in West Maui, including the Hyatt Regency Maui, Outrigger Kaʻanapali Beach Resort, Royal Lahaina, Honua Kai and the Westin Maui in Kaʻanapali and runs in a continuous loop daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Lana‘i ferry will add voyages to its daily service connecting Ma‘alaea and Manele Bay, effective 8/28. For updates to the following schedule, visit go-lanai.com.
Late-night vehicular access into West Maui via Honoapi‘ilani Highway have been lifted. The Maui Police Department will continue to cite and tow vehicles parked at the Lahaina Bypass, where no-parking signs are posted.
Uber is working with the American Red Cross to provide rides (up to $40) to people in hotel shelters on Maui who do not have transportation options. To redeem the discount, riders must apply the promo code “MAUI23” in the Wallet section of their Uber app prior to requesting the ride.
ADA Paratransit: The Maui Bus Americans With Disability Act service, which operates origins and destinations within corridors whose boundaries extend three-fourths of a mile on each side of a Maui Bus fixed route. Users must be a qualified and registered rider of the program. Buses run every day, including holidays, from 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., depending on the location. The curb-to-curb service is by reservation only for next day travel.
Human Services: The county-funded system provides more specialized transportation with rides for low-income and rural residents, kupuna, youth and persons with disabilities on Maui, Moloka`i and Lana`i without charge to doctor’s appointments, dialysis, youth centers after school, employment and other destinations. Human Services buses run 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday depending on destination and type of service. Like paratransit, services are by reservation-only with assistance for persons with disabilities.
MEO has been providing transportation services throughout Maui County since 1969. MEO operates MEO Human Services and Maui Bus Paratransit Services. MEO Human Services provides specialized service throughout Maui County, including door-through-door service to the most vulnerable clients living outside the paratransit service area. The Paratransit Service is operated complementary to Maui Bus fixed routes on Maui island, providing curb-to-curb service for persons with disabilities living within three-quarters of a mile of the fixed route.
A division of the County of Maui's Department of Housing and Human Concerns, Kaunoa Senior Services provides Assisted Transportation and Home Delivered Meals to older adults 60+ who are frail, homebound and in need of support in order to remain independent. Kaunoa’s Leisure, Volunteer (RSVP), and Congregate Nutrition programs provide learning and socialization opportunities for participants. Online wellness classes are also available.
Assisted Transportation Program
Kaunoa's Assisted Transportation Program provides one-on-one escort services to conduct daily living activities, such as shopping, banking, going to the doctor, and more. This allows the elderly to maintain their independent living capacity.
Congregate Dining Program
The Congregate Dining Program provides a nutritionally balanced meal in a social environment for seniors ages 60 and older and offers a variety of arts, crafts, health, wellness, exercise, and nutrition education segments. Meal sites are located throughout the County.
Leisure Program
Kaunoa's Leisure Program offers a varied selection of arts and crafts, cultural, exercise and wellness, performing arts, and other interesting classes and seminars.
Meals on Wheels Program
Kaunoa's Meals on Wheels Program delivers hot, nutritious midday meals to seniors who are homebound and unable to manage their own meal preparation, helping them to continue living independently in their own homes.
Retired & Senior Volunteer Program
RSVP is an opportunity to allow the community to continue to benefit from the retired senior volunteer's expertise and services while providing opportunities for the senior to remain active in community life. RSVP is a program of AmeriCorps Seniors.
To support local businesses impacted by the Maui fires, Alaska Airlines is offering a special 40% discount off flights to Maui, now through October 18, 2023. Flights are for Maui residents and intended to help people impacted by the fires in this time of transition.
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