Kaua‘i Bus Announces Route, Schedule Changes Beginning Feb. 7

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In an effort to improve service to the public, county officials have announced The Kaua‘i Bus will have multiple significant changes to its islandwide mainline and shuttle routes starting Feb. 7.

Here are the changes to the following bus stops and bus routes, according to a news release by the County of Kaua‘i:

Additional Daily Routes: The following service lines will have an additional daily route.

• Route 100, Kekaha to Līhu‘e – new route at 9:15 p.m.;
• Route 400, Hanalei to Līhu‘e – new route at 9:15 p.m.;
• Route 200, Līhu‘e to Kekaha – new route at 7:25 p.m.; and
• Route 500, Līhu‘e to Hanalei – new route at 7:25 p.m.

Removal of Daily Routes: The following daily routes will be discontinued.

• Route 500, Līhu‘e to Hanalei – 6:00 a.m. route removed; and
• Route 400, Hanalei to Līhu‘e –  7:45 a.m. route removed.

Removal of Service Stops: The following service stops will be discontinued.

• PMRF on Route 100/200;
• Hartung (formerly Syngenta) on Route 100/200;
• Old Kekaha Store on Route 200;
• Hale Kupuna on Route 30;
• Kōloa Ball Park on Route 30;
• Convention Hall on Route 70;
• Across Pono Kai on Route 400; and
• Coconut Market Place on Route 500.

Additionally, there are multiple significant changes to the following service routes and stops. If you are a rider for these specific bus routes and bus stops, visit www.kauai.gov/transportation or call The Kauai Bus at 246-8110 for complete details on these changes.

Adjusted Stops/Service:

• Kaua‘i Coffee on Route 100;
• KCC Performing Arts Center on Route 100;
• Puu Road/Hokua Road on Route 30;
• Līhu‘e Gardens on Route 70;
• Līhu‘e Neighborhood Center on Route 70;
• Kaua‘i High School on Route 70;
• HMSA Building on Route 70; and
• Kapa‘a Middle School on Route 60.

All bus schedules, including the upcoming new schedules that will take effect Feb. 7,  are currently available on The Kaua‘i Bus website, www.kauai.gov/transportation.

Updated schedules will also be posted in bus stops, available to riders onboard, and at the County of Kaua‘i Transportation Agency’s office in Līhu‘e.

These changes are being made to improve operational and fiscal efficiencies of The Kaua‘i Bus as recommended by Kaua‘i’s Short Range Transit Plan approved in 2018.

For the most up to date information, contact The Kaua‘i Bus at 246-8110, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thekauaibus, or online at www.kauai.gov/transportation.