How much would you pay to ride TheBus? Comment below. Honolulu transit fares could go up starting next year to help make up for lower ridership and pay for escalating costs. For some riders who have been using the system for years, the price increases are just another example of an increasing cost of living to which many feel resigned. The City Council’s Budget Committee is scheduled discuss the new rates Oct. 14. Along with raising the monthly adult fare from $80 to $90, Bill 54 would raise the