Congresswoman Hirono Announces $1.5 Million in Federal Funding To Purchase New Bus and Handi-Vans on Oahu

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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) today announced the awarding of a $1,548,000 U.S. Department of Transportation grant to the City and County of Honolulu Department of Transportation Services to help purchase one (1) new 35-foot bus and twenty (20) new Handi-Vans to address Oahu’s public transit needs.

The total cost of the transportation project is $2,719,534. The single fully-loaded, 35-foot bus will approximately cost $500,000. Each Handi-Van approximately costs $105,000.  The City and County will utilize matching funds to complete the purchase of the vehicles. 

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The City and County of Honolulu Department of Transportation Services will soon begin the bidding process.

For more informaton, contact:  Marvin Buenconsejo  (808) 541-1986

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