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HRS §279G-1

What counts as a ridesharing arrangement

This section defines what a ridesharing arrangement is for this law. It means driving people in a car as a side part of your own trip, not as the main reason. It includes carpools, vanpools, and buspools.

The statute, as written — Ridesharing arrangement; defined

As used in this chapter, "ridesharing arrangement" means the transportation of persons in a motor vehicle where that transportation is incidental to another purpose of the driver. The term includes ridesharing arrangements known as carpools, vanpools, and buspools.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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