HI SR140

Department of Transportation Director is requested to chair a working group to evaluate regulation of the peer-to-peer car sharing industry and establish practice standards to ensure public safety.

Working group membership includes representatives from the Insurance Commissioner's office, Office of Consumer Protection, Department of Business Economic Development and Tourism, Public Utilities Commission, motor vehicle rental industry, automobile insurance industry (2 representatives), peer-to-peer car sharing industry (2 representatives), and transportation network company industry.

Over 150 personal vehicles are currently available for rent through peer-to-peer car sharing in Hawaii at rates ranging from $30 to $350 per day without regulation, resulting in lost state revenue.

Working group is requested to ensure consumers are protected and that shared vehicles are rented to qualified individuals with adequate insurance coverage and meet vehicle safety standards.

Working group must submit findings, recommendations, and proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the convening of the 2020 Regular Session.