HONOLULU (KHON2) — The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Transportation Services (DTS) announced Friday that as of Monday, Bikeshare Hawaiʻi has handed over its management role of the Biki bikeshare system to DTS.
According to DTS, there will be no changes in the system and operations with this transition from Bikeshare to the City.
“As Director of the Department of Transportation Services, I commend Bikeshare Hawaiʻi and its uncompensated Board of Directors for their pioneering efforts in establishing Biki and for their diligent governance throughout its operation,” said Roger Morton, director of the Department of Transportation Services. “Secure Bike Share will continue their effective and efficient operations and maintenance of the Biki Bikeshare system, as they have since system opening in 2017.”
DTS will manage a concessions contract from July 1 through June 30, 2025.
“We are pleased that the City and County of Honolulu will continue Biki operations. This is a natural evolution of the program,” said Greg Gaug, board chair for Bikeshare Hawaiʻi. “With Biki’s proven ridership, there is opportunity for the city to expand the network and achieve greater coverage on Oʻahu. Biki is the 6th most-used bikeshare system in the country, illustrating how critical our kamaʻāina-based system is to Honolulu’s shared mobility.”
In 2023, there are about 17,000 Biki active members.
Secure Bike Share Hawaiʻi (SBS), the organization responsible of Biki system’s bikes, docks, mobile apps and customer service will continue their role and work with DTS and the City.
DTS intends to use upcoming federal funding to purchase new bicycles and docks as replacements in support of Biki.