What SpeediShuttle does

SpeediShuttle Tours and Transportation, LLC is a privately held, locally owned ground transportation company headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii, founded in 1999 and operating across the four major Hawaiian islands — Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Island of Hawaii. The company is the only statewide airport shuttle provider in Hawaii, holding State of Hawaii Public Utilities Commission license (#5668-C) and operating permits at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), Kahului Airport (OGG), Kona International Airport (KOA), Lihue Airport (LIH), and Kapalua Airport (JHM). Core service is shared-ride and private airport transfers between these airports and hotels, resorts, and vacation rentals, fulfilled by a fleet of Mercedes-Benz 11-passenger luxury shuttles plus sedans, SUVs, vans, minibuses, and motor coaches equipped with BlueTEC clean diesel technology.

The company monetizes through four primary transaction-fee revenue streams: shared airport shuttle rides, private car service operated under the holoholo rideshare brand (launched 2018 with fixed pricing and no surge charges), group charter and event transportation, and guided tours offered through the Imi Tours sub-brand across Oahu, Kauai, and the Big Island. Adjacent offerings include lei greetings, cruise pier transportation, wedding shuttles, and golf course shuttles. The business is direct-to-consumer with a 24/7 online reservation system, a 10% online-booking discount, multilingual sites (English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean), and physical greeter presence at airport terminals. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Secondary segments include airline crews, wedding and event planners, and corporate groups.

The underlying technology footprint is operational rather than algorithmic: real-time flight tracking adjusts pickup schedules for delays, and the holoholo app provides on-demand booking, but no proprietary AI/ML, APIs, or SDKs are disclosed. Headcount is in the 11-50 range, the company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds or institutional investors, and revenue is not publicly reported. The company's competitive position rests on regulatory permits, statewide distribution at all major airports, a 25-year brand, and a multi-brand portfolio (SpeediShuttle, holoholo, Imi Tours, Arthurs Limousine, Hawaii Executive Transportation) that captures visitors across price tiers and use cases.

Name

SpeediShuttle

Legal name

SpeediShuttle Tours and Transportation, LLC

Website

https://speedishuttle.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SpeediShuttle is a privately held Hawaii ground transportation company operating shared airport shuttles, private cars (holoholo), group charters, and guided tours across Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island since 1999. It serves individual tourists, corporate groups, and event planners at all major Hawaiian airports.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Airport Ground Transportation Services

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation (487)

SIC

Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

VIP, Executive & Roadshow Travel Services (THAKAMAK)

Keywords

• Airport shuttle services
• Private car service
• Ground transportation
• Guided island tours
• Rideshare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Honolulu

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Shared Ride Airport Shuttles: Shared ride transportation between airports and hotels/resorts across Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Island of Hawaii. Passengers share vehicles with other travelers heading to similar destinations. Round-trip bookings offer 10% savings.
2. Private Car Service (holoholo): Pre-arranged or on-demand private rides using sedans, SUVs, Mercedes-Benz executive vans. Offers fixed pricing with no surge charges. Fulfilled through holoholo rideshare division.
3. Group Charters and Event Transportation: Private charter shuttle services for groups, meetings, weddings, and special events. Vehicles include sedans, vans, minibuses, and motor coaches. Services include meet and greet airport service, baggage handling, and lei greetings.
4. Guided Tours (Imi Tours): Division offering guided tour packages on Oahu, Kauai, and the Big Island including Circle Island tours, Pearl Harbor tours, North Shore eco tours, Waimea Canyon tours, and Kona History and Culture tours. Tours use smaller vehicles driven by local guides for intimate experiences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SpeediShuttle is a locally owned Hawaii ground transportation company operating shared-ride airport shuttles and private car services across Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Island of Hawaii. Core offerings include door-to-door airport transfers (shared and private), group charters, wedding and event transportation, cruise pier transfers, and guided island tours via its Imi Tours division, using a fleet of Mercedes-Benz luxury shuttles with BlueTEC clean diesel technology.

Product overview

SpeediShuttle is a locally owned Hawaii ground transportation company offering airport shuttle and private transportation services across Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Island of Hawaii since 1999. The core offering consists of shared ride airport shuttles and private car services (via holoholo), supplemented by group charter services, wedding transportation, and golf shuttles. The company operates a subsidiary tour brand called Imi Tours offering guided tours on Oahu, Kauai, and the Big Island. All services utilize a fleet of Mercedes-Benz luxury shuttles with BlueTEC clean burning diesel technology for environmental sustainability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Airport Shuttle Service Shared ride airport shuttle service providing door-to-door transportation to/from Hawaii's major airports (HNL, OGG, KOA, LIH) and hotels/resorts across Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Island of Hawaii. Designed for tourists and individual travelers seeking an affordable ground transportation alternative to rental cars.
• Private Car Service (holoholo) Locally owned rideshare and private car service providing pre-arranged or on-demand rides in sedans, SUVs, and Mercedes-Benz executive vans on Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Island of Hawaii. Features fixed pricing with no surge charges, local drivers, and curbside airport pickup. Targets travelers and residents seeking a local alternative to national rideshare platforms.
• Group Charter Services Private charter transportation for groups of any size using 11-passenger Mercedes-Benz luxury shuttles, sedans, vans, minibuses, and motor coaches. Serves corporate events, meetings, weddings, and special occasions across Hawaii with meet-and-greet, baggage handling, and lei greeting add-ons.
• Wedding Transportation Coordinated transportation for destination weddings including private shuttles, black cars, SUVs, and limousine charters for wedding guests, bride and groom. Available across all major Hawaiian islands with cultural touches such as lei greetings and baggage handling.
• Imi Tours - Oahu Tours Guided tour division providing intimate group tours on Oahu using smaller vehicles (SUVs to 11-passenger Mercedes-Benz shuttles) with local guides. Includes Circle Island Adventure, Pearl Harbor / USS Arizona Memorial, WWII Honor the Heroes, and North Shore Eco Fun tours.
• Imi Tours - Kauai Tours Guided eco-adventure tours on Kauai including Waimea Canyon and Koke'e tours, utilizing smaller vehicles for intimate experiences exploring the Garden Isle.
• Imi Tours - Big Island Tours Cultural and historical tours on Hawaii Island (Big Island) including Kona History and Culture tours, showcasing ancient temples, royal palaces, and Hawaiian heritage.
• Golf Course Shuttles Transportation service for golfers providing shuttle transportation to Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and Big Island golf courses with flexible pickup times and vehicles accommodating up to 11 passengers with clubs.
• Cruise Pier Transportation Transportation services to/from cruise ports and piers in Hawaii including Honolulu's Pier 2 Cruise Terminal and Aloha Tower Cruise Terminal, available from hotels, airports, or any location.
• Lei Greetings Traditional fresh flower lei or Kukui Nut lei greeting service at Hawaii airports, providing a cultural Hawaiian welcome experience for arriving visitors as a standalone bookable cultural service.

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• holoholocoreOthersholoholo is SpeediShuttle's locally owned rideshare division offering pre-arranged or on-demand private rides on Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Island of Hawaii. It provides fixed pricing with no surge charges as an alternative to national rideshare companies, keeping transportation dollars in the local economy.
• Imi TourscoreOthersImi Tours is SpeediShuttle's guided tour division offering intimate tour experiences across Oahu, Kauai, and the Big Island. Tours use smaller vehicles (SUVs to 11-passenger Mercedes-Benz shuttles) driven by local guides, differentiating from large bus tour operators.
• Arthurs LimousineminorOthersArthurs Limousine is a related brand offering black car service in Hawaii, promoted on SpeediShuttle's website for luxury transportation needs including weddings, special occasions, and airport transfers.
• Hawaii Executive TransportationminorOthersHawaii Executive Transportation is a related brand offering executive transportation services, cross-promoted on SpeediShuttle's website for premium travel needs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Uber: Uber operates nationwide rideshare including Hawaii, competing with SpeediShuttle's holoholo division for on-demand private rides. Uber's scale and dynamic pricing are SpeediShuttle's primary competitive pressure in the on-island mobility segment.
• Hertz: Hertz operates rental car services at Hawaii airports and competes for travelers choosing self-drive over shuttle transfers. Hertz's premium and loyalty customer base overlaps with SpeediShuttle's high-end private transfer clientele.
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car: Enterprise is a dominant national car rental brand with locations at all major Hawaii airports. It competes with SpeediShuttle's core airport shuttle business by offering tourists independent ground mobility, especially for longer-stay visitors.
• Lyft: Lyft is the second-largest US rideshare platform with active Hawaii operations, competing for tourist and local rideshare trips. It overlaps directly with SpeediShuttle's holoholo and private transfer products.

Direct peers

• Discover Hawaii Tours: Discover Hawaii Tours offers small-group guided tours and curated experiences across Hawaiian islands, directly comparable to SpeediShuttle's Imi Tours Circle Island, Pearl Harbor, and North Shore eco-tour products.
• VIP Trans Hawaii: VIP Trans Hawaii offers private airport shuttle and limousine services across Hawaiian islands, directly competing with SpeediShuttle's holoholo private car and SpeediShuttle private transfer offerings for premium traveler segments.
• Roberts Hawaii: Roberts Hawaii is the largest locally owned ground transportation and tour company in Hawaii, operating shared airport shuttles, private transfers, and guided tours across all major islands. It is SpeediShuttle's closest direct competitor for both airport shuttle and tour business.
• Polynesian Adventure Tours: Polynesian Adventure Tours is a long-established Hawaii operator providing guided island tours and ground transportation. It competes directly with SpeediShuttle's Imi Tours division for guided tour bookings across Oahu, Kauai, and the Big Island.
• Northstar Hawaii Tours: Northstar Hawaii Tours is a Hawaii-based tour operator offering island tours with smaller vehicles and local guides, comparable to SpeediShuttle's Imi Tours intimate guided tour product positioning.

Others

• Oahu Transit Services (TheBus): TheBus is Oahu's public bus transit system providing low-cost fixed-route transportation across the island. While not a direct competitor, it serves a different price-sensitive traveler segment that informs SpeediShuttle's value proposition around convenience and door-to-door service.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/speedishuttle

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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