Hawaii SB2904 mandates fare-free public transportation and increases petroleum product taxes to fund it.

Hawaii SB2904 aims to enhance public transportation by requiring each county to offer fare-free access starting January 1, 2027. The bill also increases the tax on petroleum products to fund this initiative. The tax revenue will be allocated to various funds, including the fare-free public transportation tax and dividend special fund, which will reimburse counties for fare-free transit costs. The tax on petroleum products will increase annually beginning in 2028.

Hawaii SB2904 mandates fare-free public transportation and increases petroleum product taxes to fund it.

Hawaii SB2904 aims to enhance public transportation by requiring each county to offer fare-free access starting January 1, 2027. The bill also increases the tax on petroleum products to fund this initiative. The tax revenue will be allocated to various funds, including the fare-free public transportation tax and dividend special fund, which will reimburse counties for fare-free transit costs. The tax on petroleum products will increase annually beginning in 2028.