A new 24-passenger Maui Economic Opportunity bus with two-wheelchair
capacity is in service on Moloka`i, following a blessing last month.
Bus P148 has been added to the Maui Economic Opportunity bus fleet on
Moloka`i. The 24-passenger bus with two-wheelchair capacity was blessed
last month.
Bus P148, a 2026 Ford Diamond Coach 2800, replaces P131, an 18-passenger
2010 Chevy Aero-Tech 240 bus with 388,000 miles that needed to be replaced
based on federal standards. Maui County provided a grant for the purchase
of the new bus.
The blessing by Kahu Jimmy Duvauchelle was held at the MEO office in
Kaunakakai on April 21. Others participating in the blessing were Council
Member Keani Rawlins-Fernandez, who holds the Moloka`i residency seat, her
aide Hina Hanapi-Hirata, and MEO staff.
Kahu Jimmy Duvuachelle (left) blessed bus P148 last month before it was put into service on Moloka`i by MEO. Also joining the blessing at MEO Moloka`i’s office was (from left) Amy Makaiwi, driver supervisor; Mahie McPherson, Moloka`i branch manager; Council Member Keani Rawlins-Fernandez,
who holds the Moloka`i residency seat; and Hina Hanapi-Hirata, Rawlins-Fernandez’s aide.
This addition strengthens MEO’s ability to provide safe, reliable
transportation and continue serving the needs of the Moloka`i community.
MEO’s Human Services buses offer rides at no cost and serve as a lifeline
to essential services for many on Moloka`i.
For more information about Moloka`i transportation, call (808) 553-3218.