Governor Josh Green, M.D. issued an emergency proclamation (EP) relating to school bus shortages, due to a shortfall of school bus drivers that is impacting the Department of Education (DOE) and other independent schools. 

At this time, school bus routes have been fully or partially suspended at 10 high schools on Oʻahu serving approximately 1,130 students, and four schools on Kauaʻi serving 250 students. 

The proclamation, which extends the emergency period through October 15, allows the Department of Transportation to grant exemptions for the use of vehicles other than school buses for the transport of students. It will also ensure that the DOE and other independent schools can provide transportation support for students.