LINK TO APPLICATION
https://iportal.k12.hi.us/express/
Program Description
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) is continuing its efforts in expanding subsidized county bus passes for middle and/or intermediate and high schoolers to help mitigate the impacts of the ongoing national school bus driver shortage.
Who is Eligible
Hawaiʻi public school student attending middle and/or intermediate or high school with an active HIDOE ID number; and
- Attend their home school (no Geographical Exemptions); and
- Reside 1.5 miles or more from their home school in their public school attendance area. Walkzone is calculated from the recorded home address in Infinite Campus to the nearest public access for the school campus (not from the main office).
If your housing is unstable or are experiencing homelessness, do not apply here. Please contact you Complex Area MVA liaison – see list here.
If you are attending a Kaiapuni program, please email stsb@k12.hi.us for further assistance.
Pass Valid Dates
Passes are valid from August 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027.
For lost or stolen HOLO cards (Oahu only)
Option 1 (Online)
Apply for the replacement card online here – TheBus-HOLO
- Your replacement HOLO card will be mailed to the address provided in 5-7 business days
- Once the card arrives, call the HOLO helpline to activate the replacement card (808) 768-4656
Option 2 (In-Person)
Go to the Transit Pass Office (at Kalihi Transit Center, corner of Middle Street and Kamehameha Hwy) between 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m., Monday–Friday (except City Holidays).
- Replacement cards are $2 each at the Transit Pass Office. It is suggested you arrive no later than 3 p.m. in case there is a line.
Questions
If you have a question, please read the FAQ section online before reaching out for assistance.
If the FAQ does not address your question, please email: stsb@k12.hi.us
Inquiries are addressed in the order in which they are received. In the event of a high volume of requests, our response time may be longer than usual.
Thank you for your patience.