About Us

KeKa`a aims to establish itself as the first car share provider in Hawaii, and the first in the nation with a fleet solely comprised of hybrid and zero-emission vehicles. Our mission is to provide Hawaii’s businesses and individual consumers with an affordable, flexible and green car sharing service that leverages technology to support environmental sustainability, alleviate road congestion, and offer a low cost alternative to vehicle ownership.

The Automobile Association of America estimates the average cost of vehicle ownership at $8,121 per year. With the associated costs on the rise, people are looking for alternatives to vehicle ownership. We offer that alternative. By sharing the expense of vehicle ownership and maintenance among our members, we reduce their need for one or more personal vehicles saving consumers thousands of dollars each year.

Car sharing reduces congestion and the need for parking; it increases air quality and decreases personal vehicle ownership. It improves the quality of living within our cities, increases and encourages use of the local transit system, offers increased mobility to lower-income residents, and will reduce Hawaii’s dependence on imported fossil fuels. This dependence on fossil fuels will be further reduced by our concentration on the use of zero-emission vehicles and stand-alone solar recharging stations. Nearly 100% of our electrical needs will be from renewable solar energy. In some instances, we expect these recharging stations to introduce electricity back into the grid to help meet Hawaii’s electricity needs. They will also be designed with an eye towards the future as hydrogen fuel technology is developed for public use.

Governor Linda Lingle kicked off the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative on January 28th, 2008, by signing a Memorandum of Understanding between the State of Hawaii and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) which aims to have 70% of Hawaii’s energy needs supplied by renewable resources by the year 2030—reducing Hawaii’s overall consumption of crude oil by up to 72%. On the same day Alexander Karsner, assistant secretary for energy efficiency and renewable energy, DOE, is quoted on the Environment News Service website saying, "Through this unique initiative, DOE is pleased to commit its technical and policy expertise and capabilities to help demonstrate reliable, affordable and clean energy technologies in Hawaii."

Members will pay a one-time application fee and dues will be assessed monthly or annually depending upon the rate schedule they choose. Online or phone access to our reservation system will make it easy to check availability and reserve a vehicle.

For every vehicle in a car sharing fleet, transportation planners say approximately 15 cars are taken off the roads. We offer the best part of vehicle ownership, a car when you need one, without the expense or hassle.

KeKa`a aligns itself perfectly to Honolulu's future even as the Mayor and City Council prepare to pass regulations designed to encourage use of mass-transit in anticipation of the new, commuter rail system. By Councilman Todd Apo's own account, the council's efforts need to be coupled with ways to reduce auto ownership. These factors, combined with the State of Hawaii’s commitment to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and our use of zero-emission vehicles, demonstrates why this is the perfect car sharing environment.

This is a proven concept that needs to be introduced into the Hawaiian market. Car sharing answers with proven success all the questions that the City and County of Honolulu are currently asking, and will afford KeKa`a a firm foundation on which to begin its operations. KeKa`a will further strengthen its position by cultivating a strong partnership with local universities, the downtown business community, tourist destinations, condominium developers, and the local transit authority.

For more information or other inquiries drop us an email at: KeKa`a