Maui Bus fixed-route service will be free for students of any age and Maui County employees beginning July 1, the start of the new fiscal year.

Starting July 1, students with a valid student ID will be able to ride free regardless of age. Previously, free rides were limited to students age 24 and younger. County employees with valid county identification also will ride free.

Additionally, Maui Bus is adding new fixed-route stops on Puunene Avenue in Kahului, as well as in Haliimaile, Napili and Kihei on Piikea Avenue. Information on the new stops is available at mauibus.org.

Existing fare-free categories remain available for riders age 55 and older with valid identification, as well as qualifying riders with disabilities, Medicare recipients and individuals demonstrating financial need who are registered with Maui Economic Opportunity.

For more information, call Roberts Hawaii at (808) 871-4838, the county Department of Transportation at (808) 270-7511 or visit mauicounty.gov/bus.