Bill > SB1196

This bill establishes a new fee on ridesharing services in Hawaii to support the Safe Routes to School Program. The bill would require rideshare platforms to collect a specific fee (though the exact dollar amount is not specified in the text) for each ride originated through their applications, with the fee being levied on the rider. Rideshare platforms will be responsible for collecting these fees and remitting them to the Department of Taxation. The collected fees will be deposited into the Safe Routes to School Program Special Fund, which is already established in the state treasury. The legislative findings highlight the growing rideshare industry's impact on transportation infrastructure, particularly noting its significance in tourist-heavy areas like Hawaii. The bill aims to create a self-sustaining model where rideshare services and their users contribute directly to maintaining and improving transportation infrastructure, with a specific focus on road safety around schools. The new fee is modeled after similar successful initiatives in other states like Minnesota, and is intended to be part of broader efforts to promote responsible tourism and address transportation challenges. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1196&year=2025