HONOLULU (KHON2) — Honolulu’s Skyline rail saw strong ridership during its Segment 2 preview weekend as the City and County marked a major step in expanding the island’s public transit network.
The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Transportation Services (DTS) reported more than 61,000 total rides from Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 16 to 19.
This is how the numbers break down:
- Thursday, Oct. 16, drew 11,879 riders.
- This was followed by 10,471 on Friday.
- Over the Fare-Free Weekend, 19,562 passengers boarded on Saturday.
- 20,056 passengers joined on Sunday as families, commuters and visitors explored the new route.
The five-mile addition connects Skyline to key employment hubs near Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, Lagoon Drive and Māpunapuna industrial areas and the Kalihi Transit Center on Middle Street.
Riders provided feedback throughout the weekend to help DTS enhance future service and rider experience.
“The growing interest of Skyline Segment 2 shows that Honolulu is ready to embrace a new era of public transportation,” said Roger Morton, director of DTS. “Skyline is helping to redefine how we move around Oʻahu, linking major employment centers, improving daily commutes and becoming an essential part of a more connected and sustainable transit network for our island.”
For Skyline information, you can visit this site or call (808) 848-5555. HOLO Card details are available at this site or by calling (808) 768-4645.
The City and County also introduced new and modified TheBus routes to connect Skyline riders with Chinatown, Downtown Honolulu, Kakaʻako, Ala Moana, Waikīkī and UH Mānoa.