Requesting the County of Hawaii to expand the Hele-On Shared Ride Program to serve the entire island, including rural areas.

The bill requests the County of Hawaii to expand the Hele-On Shared Ride Program to serve the entire island, including rural and underserved areas such as West Hawaii, North Kohala, South Kohala, Ka, and Puna. The program currently operates only in east Hawaii, offering subsidized, on-demand transportation services accessible to individuals who use mobility devices. Expanding the program aims to improve transportation equity, support independent living for people with disabilities, and improve health care access in rural communities.

Requesting the County of Hawaii to expand the Hele-On Shared Ride Program to serve the entire island, including rural areas.

The bill requests the County of Hawaii to expand the Hele-On Shared Ride Program to serve the entire island, including rural and underserved areas such as West Hawaii, North Kohala, South Kohala, Ka, and Puna. The program currently operates only in east Hawaii, offering subsidized, on-demand transportation services accessible to individuals who use mobility devices. Expanding the program aims to improve transportation equity, support independent living for people with disabilities, and improve health care access in rural communities.