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Oahu Transit Services, Inc.
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Oahu Transit Services, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that operates TheBus and TheHandi-Van for the City & County of Honolulu.
This account is to provide public information only. For Customer Service, call 808-848-5555, select 5.
🎉 **Welcome to TheBus ʻOhana!** 🚌

Oahu Transit Services proudly welcomes the graduates of Bus Operator Class 248!

We are excited to have you on board and look forward to the positive impact you will make for our riders and for Oʻahu.

#PublicTransitGraduation #PublicTransitPride #Mahalo
January 7, 2026 at 8:49 PM
🎉🚍 Hau`oli Makahiki Hou from OTS! 🚍🎉

In observance of New Year's Day, TheBus will operate on Sunday schedule on Thursday, 1/1/26.

For more information, please visit our website or call: 808-848-5555, press 2.

#TheBus #OahuTransitServices #OTS #PublicTransportation #NewYearsDay
December 31, 2025 at 7:38 PM
🚍🎄Mele Kalikimaka! In observance of Christmas Day, TheBus will be following the Sunday schedule on Thursday, 12/25/25.🚍🎄

For more information, please visit our website or call: 808-848-5555, press 2.

Enjoy a safe and restful holiday!

#TheBus #OahuTransitServices
December 24, 2025 at 9:11 PM
🎉 Congratulations to Paratransit Class 84! 🎉

We’re excited to recognize the successful graduation of our newest Paratransit operators. Through dedication and hard work, these graduates have completed their training and are ready to serve our community.

#OTSOhana #ParatransitPride #PublicTransit
December 24, 2025 at 6:54 PM
🎄✨ Behind the Scenes: Holiday Magic on TheHandi-Van! ✨🎄

Here’s a sneak peek at the teamwork, creativity, and holiday spirit that go into decorating the van each year. From twinkling details to festive touches, it’s all done with care to help spread joy throughout our community.
December 24, 2025 at 5:57 PM
🎄✨ Behind the Scenes – Making the Holiday Bus! ✨🎄

Take a peek behind the scenes as our team transforms a regular bus into a magical holiday ride — from hanging decorations to adding those festive finishing touches. 🎅🚌

#HolidayBus #HolidayMagic #PublicTransit
December 24, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Congratulations to all the 2025 Roadeo Winners! 🏆👏

The first-place winners will be heading to the APTA International Roadeo and the National Community Transportation Roadeo competitions in 2026.

Mahalo to all who competed and volunteered!

#Roadeo2025 #OTS #TheBus #TheHandiVan #Maintenance
December 9, 2025 at 12:50 AM
🚍 Aloha! TheBus Routes and Schedule changes begin Sunday, December 7, 2025.

For more information, please visit our website or call: 808-848-5555, press 2.

💛 Mahalo for Riding with Us!

#OahuTransitServices #OTS #TheBus #HEA #PublicTransit
December 5, 2025 at 1:26 AM
🚍 Aloha! In observance of Veterans Day, TheBus will be following the State Holiday schedule on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

For more information, please visit our website or call: 808-848-5555, press 2.

Mahalo for Riding TheBus! 🚌

#TheBus #OTS #VeteransDay #PublicTransportation
November 10, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Aloha! Starting Thursday, October 16, 2025, new Skyline stations open and TheBus schedules and routes will be updated.

For more information, please visit our website or call: 808-848-5555, press 2.

🚍💛Mahalo for Riding with Us!
October 14, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Our Call Centers are back online. Mahalo for your patience and understanding.
October 13, 2025 at 1:50 AM
🎉 Congratulations & Welcome, Class 247! 🎉

OTS is proud to celebrate and welcome Bus Operator Class 247! After weeks of dedication, training, and hard work, these new operators are ready to hit the road and serve our community with professionalism, safety, and Aloha. 🌺🚌

#TheBus #OTSOhana
September 29, 2025 at 9:51 PM
🎉 Congratulations to Paratransit Class 83! 🎉

We proudly celebrate the graduation of our newest Paratransit operators. These dedicated individuals have worked hard through training and are ready to serve our community with care, professionalism, and Aloha. 🌺

#OTSOhana #Paratransit #PublicTransit
September 16, 2025 at 11:05 PM
🎉 Aloha Charlie! Happy Retirement! 🎉

We bid a fond Aloha to Maintenance Superintendent, Charles Lee, who is retiring after an incredible 37 years of service with Oahu Transit Services, Inc. 🚍🔧

Please join us in celebrating his outstanding achievement and career! 🙌

#OTS
September 5, 2025 at 8:01 PM
🚍🌺 Aloha! In observance of Labor Day, TheBus will be following the Sunday schedule on Monday, September 1, 2025.

A big mahalo to our bus operators, mechanics, and staff - and to all workers in our community, for your dedication and service. 💛💪

#TheBus #OTS #LaborDay
August 29, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Mahalo, Uilani, for your dedication, service, and representing OTS with aloha! We are so proud to call you one of our very own. 🚌💙🙌

Check out this awesome article from Hawaii News Now!

www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2025/07/31/i...

#OTS #OTSOhana #TheBus #Hawaii #PublicTransit #Mahalo
‘I’m a survivor’: Meet Auntie Uilani, one of Oahu’s oldest bus drivers
Uilani Souza, 76, has been a bus operator for over 40 years and, at 76 years old, she has no plans to slow down.
www.hawaiinewsnow.com
August 1, 2025 at 6:15 PM
🌺 Mahalo to Our Riders and OTS ʻOhana 🌺

We extend our deepest thanks to all our riders for your patience and understanding during the suspension of bus service due to the tsunami threat. Your Aloha and resilience meant everything during this critical time.

#TheBus #TheHandiVan #OTSOhana #Mahalo
July 30, 2025 at 7:19 PM
🚍 Join our ‘Ohana! 🌺

We’re hiring at the 2025 Star Advertiser Career Expo!
📍 Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall
🗓️ July 30 | 🕘 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
🔌 Look for our Electric Bus at Booth #312!

Come explore a career that moves you. 🌈💼
July 29, 2025 at 9:42 PM
🎉 Congratulations on 50 Years of Service! 🚌

Celebrating a truly remarkable milestone—50 years of dedicated service by one of our outstanding bus operators, Terry Caberto!

Mahalo for five decades of service, and here’s to an incredible legacy!

#TheBus #PublicTransit #50YearsofService #Mahalo #OTS
July 3, 2025 at 7:15 PM
🎉 Welcome to the 'Ohana! 🚌 🎉

Congratulations to our newest Bus Operator graduates! Your hard work and commitment have paid off, and we’re excited to see you out on the road, serving our community with pride and Aloha.

#TheBus #OTSOhana #Mahalo #PublicTransitPride #honolulutransit
July 1, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Safety and Security Reminders from TheBus!

Please see the comments section for a link to the Audio Descriptive version of this video.

Pass on these tips and remember to ride safely!

#TheBus #RideSafely #SafeTransit #HoloWithUs
June 30, 2025 at 6:54 PM
🎉Welcome to TheHandi-Van Class 82! 🎉

Congratulations to the new TheHandi-Van operators joining our team. They're ready to serve the ADA community and we wish them the best.

To learn more about exciting career opportunities, visit our website!

#thehandivan #publictransit #paratransit #joinourteam
June 25, 2025 at 6:45 PM
On Dump the Pump Day, a quick reminder that using public transportation not only saves money but also has some major eco-benefits! Go green and hop on TheBus the next time you're out and about.

#APTA #Dumpthepump #PublicTransportation #GoGreen #TheBus #TheHandiVan #HoloWithUs
June 19, 2025 at 7:40 PM
🛠️ **A Fond Aloha!** 🎉

After 45.5 years of dedicated service and leadership, we send our sincerest best wishes to Nathan Costa for a joyful retirement filled with love, laughter, adventure, and well-deserved relaxation. Thank you for your hard work and dedication!

#TheBus #OTS
June 17, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Happy National Maintenance and Technicians Day! Mahalo for your hard work to keep us running. We're now hiring for positions in our Maintenance Department. To learn more and apply, visit our careers page:
www.thebus.org/Career.asp

#Maintenance #Mechanics #joinourteam #thebus
June 13, 2025 at 12:53 AM