Today marks one month since the deadliest wildfire in America, and Maui is still in need of significant assistance for recovery efforts. In response, GMV, the technology solutions partner of Maui Bus, has enlisted its vast transit network to organize a fundraising campaign. During the initial days of the wildfire outbreak, Maui Bus was instrumental in evacuating over 42,000 people off Maui, including many visitors. The agency also provided on-demand shuttle services for those at emergency shelters, transporting them between temporary housing locations, distribution centers, and service centers. Currently, Maui Bus is continuing to transport emergency responders and volunteers throughout the region. Furthermore, the agency is developing new routes that will connect Central Maui and West Maui, where the fire outbreak occurred. Long-term rebuilding efforts will prioritize creating a more resilient transportation system to minimize the impact of future natural disasters.
GMV is uniting employees, customers and partners in an effort to raise funds that will go directly to Maui Bus’ preferred relief organization, Maui United Way, to provide immediate financial assistance through grants to non-profits at the forefront of the relief efforts and to households that have been affected. Today, GMV can confirm a pledge of $25,000 on behalf of its efforts. “The heart of our business is in connecting communities and people. Like so many, witnessing the destruction and devastation to the community in Maui, we were moved to do whatever we could to help,” said Ian Sephton, CEO of GMV’s US transportation division. “From using our technology and solutions-based team to help build back the transportation in and out of Maui to raising funds across our network, we will be there from the recovery to rebuilding.”
“GMV is not a behind-the-scenes contractor or provider – they are genuine partners. We are grateful for their efforts to aid our organization, employees, families and community at large, alongside the efforts of all our partners in the transit community,” said Maui Bus CEO, Marc Takamori. “Despite the immeasurable loss of lives, livelihoods, homes and history, our spirit remains strong thanks to the overwhelming support that we’ve received from within Maui and throughout the world, including partners like GMV, who provide us with hope and a sense of resoluteness that no matter what the future holds, we will overcome.”
GMV is dedicated to making a positive impact on society, prioritizing corporate values such as generosity, solidarity, and cooperation. Every year, the company partners with non-profit organizations to address social, economic, and environmental issues that may lead to inequality among citizens.
