Tap your HOLO card on TheBus to pay for your transit ride anywhere on the island of Oahu.
How It Works
Go anywhere.
Simplify your travel.
Load money onto your HOLO card online, using your phone, and at local retailers. No need to hassle with cash.
Earn a day pass.
Pay for two trips in one day and automatically earn a day pass. That means you get to ride free all day!
Set it to autoload.
Activate autoload to reload your card with more funds when it's running low. Or you can set it to autoload a certain amount every month.
Manage many cards.
For families or others who need to manage multiple cards, you can link additional cards to your account using its serial code.
Transfer lost cards.
Once you create an account, you'll never have to worry about a lost card again! Simply cancel the lost card online and then transfer the balance to your new card.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why use this card?
There are lots of convenient reasons to use your HOLO card but the key ones are:
- No paper tickets or passes to keep track off
- Balance protection if your cards is lost or stolen
- Get a card at over a hundred retail locations
- Set up autoload so you are never stuck without fare
How does my HOLO card work?
Your HOLO card has a chip in it that allows a specific radio frequency to read it at a card reader. The card reader then sends a signal to a back office to confirm the card has a valid account associated with it. The account holds either a pass or value that you can use to ride transit. Every time you tap your card a signal is sent to the HOLO card back office to confirm that your account is good to go.
How do I use the card?
Just tap your card next to the reader sign on the validator marked HOLO (not the screen) and go! Check out the video on the Help page to see how too.
Where can I use this card?
Right now you can use the HOLO card on the bus, but we will be making it available to use on Handi-Van and on the rail in the future.
What is stored value?
The HOLO card can hold a pass or stored value in a linked account. Stored Value is an electronic alternative to cash. It uses a "smart card" that contains a microprocessor computer chip that both stores electronic currency and processes financial transactions.
Who do I contact with additional questions?
You can click below to see additional answers to frequent questions or you can call 808-768-4656 and talk to a HOLO representative.