New service
Shuttles to bring folks to Wailuku
Maui County is launching a free transportation shuttle service to Wailuku town starting today, the Department of Management has announced.
The free shuttle service called “Da Bee” features two brand-new, 22-seater vehicles that are both low emission, ADA accessible and equipped with seat belts and air conditioning. The service is part of the county’s efforts to reduce traffic during the Wailuku Town Improvement Project, which includes the construction of a new parking structure.
Employees who work in Wailuku can park for free at the Maui Lani Safeway and catch Da Bee shuttles to various “flower” stops in Wailuku, the county said. Residents in the Kehalani area can also catch a quick ride to work and other stops in town.
Two separate routes are available, with stops marked by hexagon bus signs and colorful sidewalk stickers featuring Native Hawaiian flowers.
The schedule will be as follows:
Route A (parking at Safeway):
● 6 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.: Leaves Safeway parking lot, arrives at stops every 15 minutes.
● 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Arrives at stops every 30 minutes.
● 3:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.: Arrives at stops every 15 minutes.
● 6 p.m.: Returns to Safeway parking lot, route ends.
Route B (convenient stops in Wailuku):
● 6:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.: Arrives every 15 minutes.
● 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Arrives every 30 minutes.
● 3:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.: Arrives every 15 minutes.
● 6 p.m.: Bus ends at Ma‘o Stop on Kemole Street (near Kehalani Makai Parkway), route ends.
Maui County Mayor Michael Victorino said that Maui Lani Safeway and the Weinberg Foundation partnered with the county to offer the free shuttle. The shuttles are powered by Polynesian Adventure and will be cleaned and disinfected after each route.
To celebrate the launch of
Da Bee, riders who complete a short online survey during October will receive a free lunch tote.
For more information on shuttle schedules, route maps and the rider survey, visit www.WailukuLive.com/dabee.