Shiny, slick and speedy - There's a new shuttle service assisting travelers at Honolulu International Airport.
"So, for all of you citizens and residents who have been trying to get a ride to and from the airport, don't want to pay that cab fee, don't want to bother your family members to get picked up at odd hours," said Lt. Governor Brian Schatz.
Now, as you exit baggage claim SpeediShuttle is there curbside if you need door-to-door service to your hotel, home or office.
Dressed in traditional Hawaiian attire and armed with tablet PC's, greeters can book a one-way or round trip fare on the spot, swipe your credit card and print out your receipt.
"Anybody who arrives at a mainland location, especially major cities, is accustomed to getting this kind of service," said Schatz.
Signage has been placed around the airport directing visitors to the multiple pick-up points. From there drivers can take you in one of 30 new 11-seater shuttles to and from various locations between Kahala and Ko'Olina.
Prices for roundtrip from HNL airport:
Waikiki $28.15
Downtown $56.28
Kahala $67.15
Ko'Olina $162.99
"If you live anywhere from Kahala, up the H-1 to Ko'Olina resort and above to the Mauka side of H-1, you'll be able to book your departures from your home to the airport," said Cecil Morton, SpeediShuttle President & CEO.
SpeediShuttle says when you compare the cost of a round-trip taxi fare to Waikiki, it's a better deal.
"As compared to $28 round trip per person or $56 (couple) - you can save about $30 taking SpeediShuttle," said Morton.
While there may be other shuttles seen at the airport, this is the only "official airport shuttle".
The shared-ride shuttles are also equipped with free wi-fi on board.
SpeediShuttle plans to expand its service to cover all of Oahu by January 1st.
Over 100 visitors to Honolulu International Airport booked rides with Speedishuttle Sunday.
Officials say Speedishuttle won a contract with the state to be the official shuttle for Honolulu airport.
