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HI SB2995
Bill
AI Summary
- Establishes a zero-emissions rideshare rebate program administered by the Hawaii Department of Transportation to help transportation network company (rideshare) drivers purchase or lease zero-emission vehicles
- Limits rebate eligibility to rideshare drivers from low- and moderate-income households, defined as those earning 140% or less of the area median income
- Creates a per-ride rideshare fee charged to passengers on each prearranged ride, with transportation network companies required to collect and remit fees to the department
- Establishes a zero-emissions rideshare subaccount within the highway development special fund to hold collected fees and fund the rebate program
- Effective date of July 1, 2026; modeled after California's program which charges riders nine cents per ride and has raised $30 million for similar purposes
Legislative Description
Relating To Transportation.
Fees
Last Action
The committee on TRS deferred the measure.
2/17/2026
Committee Referrals
Transportation1/30/2026
Full Bill Text
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