City announces initial Skyline Segment 2 ridership

News Release from DTS, Oct 20, 2025

HONOLULU – The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Transportation Services (DTS) announces ridership numbers for Skyline Segment 2, which opened last Thursday on October 16.

Thursday October 16:             11,879 rides (normal operations)
Friday October 17:                  10,471 rides (normal operations)
Saturday October 18:              19,562 rides (Free-Fare Weekend)
Sunday October 19:                20,056 rides (Free-Fare Weekend)

The newest five miles of guideway and four additional stations connect Skyline to major employment centers near Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, Lagoon Drive and Māpunapuna industrial areas, and the Kalihi Transit Center on Middle Street. As riders explored the expanded system, DTS received valuable feedback that will help DTS received valuable feedback that will help improve the rider experience.

“The growing interest of Skyline Segment 2 shows that Honolulu is ready to embrace a new era of public transportation,” says Roger Morton, Director of DTS. “Skyline is helping to redefine how we move around Oʻahu, linking major employment centers, improving daily commutes, and becoming an essential part of a more connected and sustainable transit network for our island.”

For all inquiries, questions, or reports for Skyline rail operations, please contact:

Phone: (808) 848-5555 (option 4)
Email: skyline@honolulu.gov

For more information on Skyline, please visit: www.honolulu.gov/skyline.

For HOLO Card information, visit www.holocard.net or call 808-768-4645.

To plan your transit trip, download the free Transit App for TheBus and Skyline schedules and real-time arrivals.

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