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Council advances proposed transit fare changes; disability advocates and others warn of costs and access impacts
Summary
The City Council voted to advance proposed changes to public transit fares to second reading, but disability advocates and some council members warned the bill would reduce access for paratransit users and increase out-of-pocket costs for frequent riders without better outreach and safeguards.
The Honolulu City Council advanced a package of changes to transit fares and fare policy (Bill 54, CD1) to a second-reading vote, but the measure drew objections and calls for revisions from disability advocates, transit riders and several council members.
Bill 54 would adjust fares, add fare caps and expand some reduced-fare categories, while also proposing changes that would end the automatic free ride for a personal care attendant (PCA) accompanying a rider — an item that drew strong testimony in opposition from disability advocates. Brian Mick, speaking for the Disability and Communication Access Board, asked the council to restore Medicare cardholders to the reduced-fare eligibility…
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