{"id":34202,"date":"2026-02-16T14:57:39","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T14:57:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/?p=34202"},"modified":"2026-02-16T14:57:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T14:57:40","slug":"honolulu-airport-adds-electric-trams-to-wiki-wiki-shuttle-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/state-news\/hawaii\/honolulu-airport-adds-electric-trams-to-wiki-wiki-shuttle-service\/%20","title":{"rendered":"Honolulu Airport Adds Electric Trams to Wiki Wiki Shuttle Service"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Hawai\u2018i Department of Transportation is adding three new electric transit trams to its Wiki Wiki Shuttle service at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). The new trams, which will transport domestic passengers between gates and terminals, will augment the airport\u2019s free Wiki Wiki bus service.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Three new electric transit trams are being added to the Wiki Wiki Shuttle service at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. (Photo credit: Hawai\u2018i Department of Transportation)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

\u201cThe Wiki Wiki Shuttle is a vital part of daily operations, connecting passengers comfortably between terminals and concourses,\u201d said Hawai\u2018i Department of Transportation Director Ed Sniffen. \u201cAdding these low-cost electric trams improves the airport experience, removing the noise and odor of our old transports and increasing energy efficiency.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting Feb. 15, the electric trams will operate along the same route as the Wiki Wiki buses, transporting passengers between the C and G gates and Terminals 1 and 2. Travelers can board the tram with their carry-on baggage on the third level. The trams will operate daily between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The three Moto Electric trams with trailers (MotoEV Electro Transit Buddy) were acquired through the state\u2019s Electric Vehicle as a Service (EVaaS) contract with Sustainability Partners, which enables HDOT and other interested state and county agencies to procure electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. The cost for each tram is $255,000. Under the EVaaS, Sustainability Partners will support maintenance and servicing of the vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each tram can accommodate approximately 40 passengers, while the trailers are able to carry a wheelchair passenger. The trams, which are assembled in the United States with American-made components, feature technology-ready monitoring capabilities, including cameras and GPS, to support fleet visibility and safety. Coordinating charging infrastructure is provided to support daily service requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThese new electric trams help modernize the Wiki Wiki Shuttle while supporting Hawai\u2018i\u2019s broader transition to lower-emission transportation,\u201d said Arnold Albiar, Sustainability Partners\u2019 Managing Partner of Hawai\u2018i. \u201cBy combining vehicle delivery, charging coordination and ongoing support through our Electric Vehicles as a Service model, we help public agencies reduce complexity and scale electrification with confidence.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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