The collection of fares for public transit services is authorized. (Ord. 3384 § 1 (part), 2006)

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

“Director” means the director of transportation of the County.

“Fare” means the amount charged for public transit services.

“Public transit services” or “public transit” is defined as bus services, mass transit, or other transportation service contracted or performed by the County for the benefit of the general public. (Ord. 3384 § 1 (part), 2006)

The fares to be collected for public transit services shall be set forth in the annual budget. The fares shall be deposited in the highway fund, as established by section 249-18, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Fares collected and deposited in the highway fund shall be used for purposes and functions connected with public transit services. (Ord. 3384 § 1 (part), 2006)

A. The director shall collect, or cause to be collected, fares for public transit services.

B. The director, through the director of finance, may contract with parties, private or public, as necessary to provide public transit services and to collect public transit service fares.

C. The director may adopt rules to implement this chapter. (Ord. 3384 § 1 (part), 2006)