tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post8415248811711808762..comments2024-03-05T16:57:36.927-10:00Comments on dakinetalk...Live from Kaua'i,Hawai'i: "Bus fares jump in excess of 166%, Just do the math..." 'James "Kimo" Rosen'KimoRosenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18361372081221232289noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-1205288050923024602013-05-27T16:38:49.166-10:002013-05-27T16:38:49.166-10:00Chuck, Glad you agreed, I am posting a blog this e...Chuck, Glad you agreed, I am posting a blog this evening about a different spin on GMO's. I am actually talking about about the positive aspects of GMO's. although I still believe they should be labeled just as Organic and kosher foods are.KimoRosenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18361372081221232289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-55797402841224941982013-05-27T16:32:59.540-10:002013-05-27T16:32:59.540-10:00Chuck, hope you decide to run, I believe two seats...Chuck, hope you decide to run, I believe two seats will be open per term limits, Jay and Tim, 2014 is the year for newcomers should they have the chutzpah (balls) to run.KimoRosenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18361372081221232289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-26365251708726644752013-05-27T15:40:46.447-10:002013-05-27T15:40:46.447-10:00The car allowance makes sense to me. Council membe...The car allowance makes sense to me. Council members must drive all over the island constantly to do their jobs. They probably spend most of that in gas alone these days in the course of doing their jobs. Well, I take that back. SOME Council members drive around to do their jobs. Others only drive if it's a photo op for their next campaign. It would be interesting, though, to see how much the bus program would expand if they were REQUIRED to use the bus to get around the island. LOLChuck Laskerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16719048370037095323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-24957541356423495902013-05-27T15:34:37.177-10:002013-05-27T15:34:37.177-10:00Finally I agree with one of your blog posts! Serio...Finally I agree with one of your blog posts! Seriously, though, the increase in the bus pass fee is ridiculous, especially considering they also voted to increase everyone's gas tax by 4 cents a gallon for the bus. Considering the transportation department did not even ask for any of this, and has no plans for the money, our Council screwed up big time. If I ever run for Council, I would fight against ANY increases in taxes and fees on the working class and poor. If the rich want to live in paradise, benefiting from the workers who keep this island a paradise, it's time they pay their dues.Chuck Laskerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16719048370037095323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-79561807537950137262013-05-17T09:52:39.499-10:002013-05-17T09:52:39.499-10:00LOL, so true about County Council!LOL, so true about County Council!KimoRosenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18361372081221232289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-88700941556784859252013-05-17T09:52:09.307-10:002013-05-17T09:52:09.307-10:00Yup, $1 for us old farts...but I use the bus far m...Yup, $1 for us old farts...but I use the bus far more, since I live in Kekaha and although I like to ride the bike, it's not practical for most errands. I'll take it with me when going to Lihue sometimes, as I can then just ride around and run errands without having to mess with the shuttle. However, I don't generally ride the bus more than three...maybe four...days a week. I would use it more if it had full schedules on the weekends, and only then would a pass make financial sense at present costs. Can't these councilmembers do the math? Oh...that's right...they get to ride the bus for free anyway. Elaine Albertsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-55862995912783926132013-05-17T09:44:20.696-10:002013-05-17T09:44:20.696-10:00Me, too Elaine, I don't use the bus enough to ...Me, too Elaine, I don't use the bus enough to make a monthly pass pay, I bike and walk and bus only when too far ... senior fares are still only 1.00 I believe?KimoRosenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18361372081221232289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-25327634413749479502013-05-17T09:43:59.200-10:002013-05-17T09:43:59.200-10:00Nice idea...but I don't see that it would gene...Nice idea...but I don't see that it would generate that much. Sorry I don't have much faith in the guvmint's stewardship of revenues We'll have to see what happens. BTW...I've seen nothing in the news or any other communications that cash fares will go up. If they stay at $2/$1, it won't make financial sense for me to pay $40 for a pass. I'd have to travel more than 40 legs (5 round trips a week) just to break even. Makes no sense.Elaine Albertsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-67916063200301245562013-05-17T09:43:34.460-10:002013-05-17T09:43:34.460-10:00 Mahalo James.. Mahalo James..Edward Kaaheanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-72065541944891984842013-05-17T09:41:53.417-10:002013-05-17T09:41:53.417-10:00Edward, Students and those 55 and older still ride...Edward, Students and those 55 and older still ride for free, check out the enclosed for or e info. http://alohaisles.com/bigisland/taxi_shuttle_bus.htmlKimoRosenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18361372081221232289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-64064335693936911502013-05-17T09:41:30.760-10:002013-05-17T09:41:30.760-10:00Does the Big island still have free island wide bu...Does the Big island still have free island wide bus service?Edward Kaaheanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-32560836689135800282013-05-17T09:36:42.318-10:002013-05-17T09:36:42.318-10:00 Elaine, agreed, however it would create revenue w... Elaine, agreed, however it would create revenue which would allow for cheaper bus fares or even free?KimoRosenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18361372081221232289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-6605318380623484212013-05-17T09:36:27.268-10:002013-05-17T09:36:27.268-10:00Been housesitting in the Homesteads and not checki...Been housesitting in the Homesteads and not checking FB every day...e kala mai...I have no problem with adverts on buses, but don't believe it would provide any tangible increase in service as County is so good about wasting any new income they get.Elaine Albertsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-62010076218341174982013-05-13T21:35:41.797-10:002013-05-13T21:35:41.797-10:00via email, "Bus fare on O'ahu is $60.00/m...via email, "Bus fare on O'ahu is $60.00/month, but the bus runs around the island almost 24/7, and the line-up of buses is like the Communist North Korean military--20 wide and 100 deep, piled-in like sardines. I can understand the $60.00 cost. I am told there are disabled persons, students, and senior discounts to elevate the cost. Makes sense."Deborah Morelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-983333719348397912013-05-13T17:44:45.435-10:002013-05-13T17:44:45.435-10:00Keahi Tucker, Hawaii News Now Thanks Kimo, will pa...Keahi Tucker, Hawaii News Now Thanks Kimo, will pass it along..KTKeahi Tucker, Hawaii News Nownoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-43417322341002132362013-05-13T17:44:05.438-10:002013-05-13T17:44:05.438-10:00Keahi and Steph,Story lead, a good story, Kaua'...Keahi and Steph,Story lead, a good story, Kaua'i Bus fares increase 166% and county council double dips! Read my blog for complete story...KimoRosenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18361372081221232289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-92042991260536617762013-05-13T16:57:18.170-10:002013-05-13T16:57:18.170-10:00Yeah, I know.....Yeah, I know.....Edward Kaaheanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-13107925378968501472013-05-13T12:29:20.999-10:002013-05-13T12:29:20.999-10:00via email,"I contacted Shadow about your late...via email,"I contacted Shadow about your latest entry in your blog. Thanks."<br /> <br />Shadow IIShadow IInoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-21193331735427762632013-05-13T11:13:15.357-10:002013-05-13T11:13:15.357-10:00Yea, but really gets me is the double dipping, don...Yea, but really gets me is the double dipping, don't like with chips or politicians...KimoRosenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18361372081221232289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-13607269538612845482013-05-13T11:12:00.617-10:002013-05-13T11:12:00.617-10:00Thanks. Makes it a lot harder for me. Even those o...Thanks. Makes it a lot harder for me. Even those on fixed income assistance.<br />Richard Spacernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-2046619226489207872013-05-13T09:00:30.830-10:002013-05-13T09:00:30.830-10:00"Typical municipal transit is already subsidi..."Typical municipal transit is already subsidized about 83% of actual cost across the nation. This is just about where we are at with the new rates revenues, 1.3 million in fares collected and 5.720 million in general fund subsidizes."<br /><br />JayKauai County Council Chair, Jay Furfaronoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-79385050004671626872013-05-13T08:21:15.015-10:002013-05-13T08:21:15.015-10:00 Elaine, yes increase service and more stops, like... Elaine, yes increase service and more stops, like Lydgate Park... What do you think of advertising on buses?KimoRosenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18361372081221232289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-87879686719926212082013-05-13T08:20:59.049-10:002013-05-13T08:20:59.049-10:00I told Mel that without the increases in the passe...I told Mel that without the increases in the passes, regular fares, and the gas tax the Bus Office says they can't provide full weekend service or add coaches to the high-ridership routes. So, they pass the increases...but the Bus Office has made no statement whatsoever as to increasing service. They only give excuses, and it sounds like they just don't want the extra work.Elaine Albertsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-19107588319531876242013-05-13T08:20:17.901-10:002013-05-13T08:20:17.901-10:00...and they are so sincere...I'd laff, but its... ...and they are so sincere...I'd laff, but its not funny.Edward Kaaheanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-87582093308664806432013-05-13T08:19:45.060-10:002013-05-13T08:19:45.060-10:00Edward, it's all true and Ludicrous! Edward, it's all true and Ludicrous!KimoRosenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18361372081221232289noreply@blogger.com