HONE HEKE CORPORATION DBA EXPEDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF RATE INCREASES (DOCKET NO. 2023-0204)
Posted on Oct 16, 2023 in Key Dockets, MainBACKGROUND
Hone Heke is a water carrier authorized to transport passengers and property between the islands of Lānaʻi and Maui. Pursuant to its Tariff No. 2, Hone Heke provides water carrier transportation service between Lāhainā Harbor, Maui, and Manele Harbor, Lānaʻi.
Hone Heke seeks Commission approval of an increase of 37% to each of its ferry fare passenger ticket categories and a change to its rate schedule as summarized below (Hone Heke proposes to eliminate one category of fares, noted in strikethrough):
| FARE CLASS | PRESENT RATES | PROPOSED RATES |
|---|---|---|
| NON-KAMAAINA FARES | ||
| ADULTS (A) | $30.00 | $41.10 |
| GUEST ADULTS (GA) | $30.00 | $41.10 |
| CHILDREN (C) | $20.00 | $27.40 |
| GUEST CHILDREN (GC) | $20.00 | $27.40 |
| KAMAAINA FARES | ||
| ADULTS (KA) | $25.00 | $34.25 |
| CHILDREN (KC) | $10.00 | $13.70 |
| RESIDENT SENIOR (RS) | $10.00 | $13.70 |
| COUPON BOOKS (KB) | $125.00 | $171.25 |
| COMMUNITY GROUP (KC/SR) | $10.00 | $13.70 |
The Commission will investigate whether the proposals in the Application are just and reasonable.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES
- 8/17/2023 – In response to Hone Heke’s request and Governor Green’s Fifth Emergency Proclamation Relating to the Maui Wildfires, the Commission cancels the public hearings previously scheduled for August 24, 2023 on Maui and August 25, 2023 on Lānaʻi. The Commission will wait for a future request from Hone Heke before scheduling new public hearings.
- Public Hearing Information
Date/Time:Thursday, August 24, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.Cancelled
Location:
Lāhainā Intermediate School Cafeteria
871 Lahainaluna Rd
Lāhainā, Hawaii 96761
Date/Time:Friday, August 25, 2023 at 3:30p.m.Cancelled
Location:
Lānaʻi High & Elementary School Cafeteria
555 Fraser Avenue
Lānaʻi City, Hawaii 96763
- Public Hearing Information
PARTICIPATION
If approved, this rate increase could impact your travel costs between the islands. The PUC is interested in your comments and concerns with how this increase might impact you.
Written Statements
Written comments may be submitted to the Commission online via the Commission’s website for public comments, or mailed to the Public Utilities Commission, 465 South King Street, Room No. 103, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813, or e-mailed to [email protected]. All written statements should reference Docket No. 2023-0204 and include the author’s name and the entity or organization that the author represents, if any.
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