The Hawai’I Department of Transportation (HDOT) has added three new electric transit trams to its Wiki Wiki shuttle service at Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL).
The electric trams will operate along the same route as the Wiki Wiki buses, transporting domestic passengers between gates C and G and Terminals 1 and 2.
“The Wiki Wiki Shuttle is a vital part of daily operations, connecting passengers comfortably between terminals and concourses,” said Hawai‘i Department of Transportation director Ed Sniffen. “Adding these low-cost electric trams improves the airport experience, removing the noise and odor of our old transports and increasing energy efficiency.”
The three Moto Electric trams with trailers (MotoEV Electric Transit Buddy) can accommodate approximately 40 passengers, with the trailers able to carry a wheelchair passenger. They are equipped with monitoring technology including cameras and GPS to support fleet visibility and safety.
They were acquired through the state’s 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 US$255,000. Under the EVaaS contract, Sustainability Partners will support maintenance and servicing of the vehicles.
“These new electric trams help modernize the Wiki Wiki Shuttle while supporting Hawai‘i’s broader transition to lower-emission transportation,” said Arnoldo Albiar, Sustainability Partners’ managing partner for Hawai‘i. “By 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.”
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