Car Sharing
Hiyacar Launches Closed Loop Car Sharing in Buxton and Hope Valley
Hiyacar has recently introduced its innovative closed loop car sharing system in Buxton and Hope Valley, aiming to foster community-based sustainable travel solutions. This initiative allows individuals in the community...
Farewell Karshare, hello Hiyacar
Over the years, Karshare has contributed to the car-sharing landscape, providing a platform for individuals to share their vehicles, build connections, and foster a sense of trust within their community....
The Benefits of Closed Loop Car Sharing - Interview with Emily Kerr of ShareOurCars
Noticed a lot of cars lying idle on your street since the pandemic changed commuting habits? Thinking of getting rid of your car because it’s gathering dust nowadays, but the...
Community
London’s First Dual-Use Hybrid Car Club: A New Era in Shared Mobility
We’re delighted to announce the launch of three new hybrid vehicles available to rent as part of our car club in Tower Hamlets! These vehicles are part of a groundbreaking...
Introducing the East Lothian Council Electric Vehicle Car Club: A Sustainable Partnership with Hiyacar
In an exciting partnership between Hiyacar, East Lothian Council (ELC), and Transport Scotland, East Lothian is set to witness the launch of its own electric vehicle car club. Scheduled for...
The Launch of Central Bedfordshire's Low Emission Car Club in Leighton Buzzard & Houghton Regis
In a groundbreaking move towards sustainable urban development, Hiyacar, in partnership with Central Bedfordshire Council and property developers like Bellway Homes, is proud to unveil the Electric Vehicle Car Club...
Competition
Win a free car hiya in January
This month we are offering the gift of a car hiya worth up to £250 in January! To enter someone into the competition all you need to do is go...
Father's Day Competition
This Father’s Day you could be treating your dad to an amazing double supercar ride. This experience is fast, furious and includes the choice of two of the world’s best...
Culture
Hiyacar is a Virgo: Here’s Why That Makes Perfect Sense
In the world of astrology, the Virgo sign is synonymous with order, precision, practicality, and a sprinkle of obsessive detail. While you might be thinking, “How does a car-sharing company...
How commuting has changed, post pandemic
The pandemic has undeniably changed the nature of work life structure, as we once knew it. Through work from home and flexi-time working measures, adopted by many companies at the...
Putting cars to the best possible use
Our blogs have always been an open view into Hiyacar so we wanted to continue that theme as we potentially pass the peak of the COVID-19 but are a long...
Hackdays
Hack Day — The Final Push
End of quarter is always a busy time for tech teams and indeed companies as a whole, as everyone pushes to get those last projects finished and those last quarterly...
Hackday: The Referrals Scheme
Monthly Hack Days are back in the tech team’s calendar and although we have a list of weird and wonderful hacking ideas we wanted to get Sarah, our CMO, involved...
Hiyacar HackFest: ‘full immersion’
Following the success of introducing Hack Days to the development team, it became apparent that more items could be delivered in a shorter space of time if the guys were able to...
Howto
How to message an owner before making a request 🚙
If you have any questions that you want to ask the car owner before making a booking you can easily start a conversation with them through our app before making...
Filtering your search
Finding the perfect car for your next journey couldn’t be simpler. Whether you need an automatic city/hatchback or a 7 seater with air-con, you can narrow down your search quickly by using...
Insurance
Our insurance just got cheaper
Today we have announced a reduction in our insurance premiums for all our members across the board as well as additional reductions on our shorter bookings.
Back live & on a pathway to sustainability
After 2 months of downtime we are now fully operational again and our insurance pricing has caused a bit of a stir amongst our members. We have been very vocal...
Hiyacar will be back live shortly… what’s the story?
Hiyacar will be back to doing what we do best, which is connecting drivers with cars when and where they want them, at the back end of January.
Launches
Three year hybrid car club trial launches in Faversham
Last week saw the successful launch of a three year low emissions car club trial in Faversham, with a number of low emissions hybrid vehicles supplied by Hiyacar, in partnership...
Monumental EV Car Club Trial Launches in Hackney
Hiyacar is helping provide Hackney residents with affordable access to electric vehicles, through a fantastic EV car club trial in partnership with Hackney Council.
Hiyacar is launching in Brighton
Become an early adopter and join the car-sharing movement in Brighton driven by the community.
Lists
The world’s most stressful cities to drive in
It can be stressful to drive in busy cities, in fact, 9 out of 10 drivers admit to feeling stressed or angry behind the wheel
10 of the most unusual car parks in the UK
The UK boasts unique structures, stunning scenery and haunting historical buildings - some of which just happen to be car parks. We have teamed with online car park marketplace YourParkingSpace...
5 reasons why our members are hiring cars
When it comes to car sharing, our members are hiring cars for all different reasons, whether it’s a quick trip to IKEA or because it’s cheaper and more flexible than other options....
Money
How Save the Student can boost your finances on the road and beyond
With the cost of living crisis squeezing us all, everyone’s on the lookout for ways to make their money go further.
Here’s how much you can save by hiring a car 🚙
With car ownership costing thousands of pounds a year and insurance costs rising, more and more people are turning to short term car rental for their transportation needs. So how...
Free insurance on hourly hires
Take advantage of hourly hires in August and get a full refund on the insurance 🚙
Opinion
Hiyacar is a Virgo: Here’s Why That Makes Perfect Sense
In the world of astrology, the Virgo sign is synonymous with order, precision, practicality, and a sprinkle of obsessive detail. While you might be thinking, “How does a car-sharing company...
Don’t write off the car, write it into the future
An open letter to Sadiq Khan Dear Sadiq Khan, In response to an article, you tweeted from ITV on post lockdown London, we wanted to express our views with the...
Shaking off the 'Airbnb for cars' tag
Back in 2015 when it was just Graeme and myself, planning out what we wanted Hiyacar to be, we found the easiest way to communicate to the public was as...
Press Release
Hiyacar Joins 5 Villages Group to Drive the Future of Shared Mobility
We’re excited to announce that Hiyacar has joined 5 Villages Group (5VG), a leader in innovative transport solutions. This acquisition marks an important milestone in our journey, ensuring continued growth...
Former RAC Director George Webb, Joins Hiyacar as Executive Chair
Hiyacar, the UK’s leading keyless car sharing platform that’s driving the public sector towards a lower cost and sustainable future, has appointed George Webb, former Executive Director at RAC Plc,...
Hiyacar Secures £1.2M Investment to Drive B2B and Carsharing Expansion
Hiyacar has achieved a remarkable milestone with the successful securement of over £1.2 million in further investment, to drive its ambitious plans for growth in the B2B and carsharing sectors....
Property Developers
New Car Club Launched at Berkeley Group’s Grand Union Development
A new car club has officially launched at Grand Union, the transformative 22-acre mixed-use development by the Berkeley Group in Alperton.
Driving Sustainability: Hiyacar Paving the Way for Property Developments
In the ever-evolving landscape of sustainable living, property developers are increasingly turning to innovative solutions to reduce carbon footprints and enhance community well-being. Among these solutions, car-sharing initiatives have emerged...
How can we meet S-106? Car sharing solutions for greener property developments.
Property developers are increasingly seeking innovative ways to enhance their developments by addressing community needs, promoting sustainable living, and complying with regulatory obligations.
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Public Sector
Hiyacar Featured in Innovate UK’s Net Zero Innovation Adoption Case Studies
We’re proud to announce that Hiyacar has been featured in Innovate UK Business Connect’s newly published Net Zero Innovation Adoption Case Studies report.
Driving Change: How Adur & Worthing Council is Cutting Costs and Emissions with Hiyacar's Staff Car Sharing Scheme
We’re excited to announce that Hiyacar has been awarded a three-year contract with Adur & Worthing Council to launch a modern, tech-powered car sharing scheme for council staff.
London’s First Dual-Use Hybrid Car Club: A New Era in Shared Mobility
We’re delighted to announce the launch of three new hybrid vehicles available to rent as part of our car club in Tower Hamlets! These vehicles are part of a groundbreaking...
Research
How commuting has changed, post pandemic
The pandemic has undeniably changed the nature of work life structure, as we once knew it. Through work from home and flexi-time working measures, adopted by many companies at the...
The world’s most stressful cities to drive in
It can be stressful to drive in busy cities, in fact, 9 out of 10 drivers admit to feeling stressed or angry behind the wheel
Travel after lockdown: How is London moving?
In March, the UK government advised everyone to avoid any and all non-essential travel. As a result, movement around major cities was reduced drastically. In London in particular, where previously...
Road Safety
The world’s most stressful cities to drive in
It can be stressful to drive in busy cities, in fact, 9 out of 10 drivers admit to feeling stressed or angry behind the wheel
10 road safety tips 🚙
You make sure your car has an MOT every year (if the car is 3-years and older) to ensure the overall safety of your car, but are you doing everything...
What should you do when driving in fog?
Fog lights seem to be quite the conundrum on the road. We’ve all seen it; people using their fog lights when it’s not even foggy out and, in complete contrast,...
Sharing Economy
The Benefits of Closed Loop Car Sharing - Interview with Emily Kerr of ShareOurCars
Noticed a lot of cars lying idle on your street since the pandemic changed commuting habits? Thinking of getting rid of your car because it’s gathering dust nowadays, but the...
A brief history of peer to peer car rental in the UK
There have been peer to peer car hire rental companies operating in the UK for over 10 years. Entering this market is difficult as the insurance regulations in the UK...
Uber vs. Car Rental
Uber has become a more and more popular transport option for Londoners since its launch in July 2012. It has replaced black cabs to a large extend, with over 3M...
Sustainability
How Hiyacar Meets the Demand for Convenient, Flexible Car Rentals
We’re proud to announce that Hiyacar has been featured in Innovate UK Business Connect’s newly published Net Zero Innovation Adoption Case Studies report.
Driving Efficiency: How Hiyacar is Leading the Charge in Public Sector Cost Reduction and Sustainability
We are thrilled to share that Hiyacar has been featured in a recent press release by Public Sector Focus. George Webb, our Senior Business Development Consultant, highlights our innovative contributions...
Limiting Emissions and Reducing Costs: How Car Sharing Technology is Transforming NHS and Local Government Fleet Management
We are excited to announce that Hiyacar has been highlighted in a recent press release with Fleet World showcasing our significant impact on reducing emissions and costs within the NHS...
Tech
Moving a Medium blog to Jekyll, Netlify & Cloudflare Workers
We recently moved our blog away from Medium, replacing it with several services working together. Here’s why and how.
Reduce your excess with our Excess Waiver
When you purchase our Car Sharing Excess Waiver, you reduce your excess to a much smaller amount. This insurance is designed to waive the excess you pay under the standard...
New 'owner hub' and new availability calendar
This is a very exciting release. We’re committed to offering the best possible tools for car owners, so cars can become real income generating assets. The combination of the new...
Tips
Safety tips for couples to remember when driving home for the weekend
Taking a road trip as a couple is always a big event – whether you’ve been together for just a few months or many years. Choosing the right snacks, creating...
How to make money by renting your car
At Hiyacar, we’ve been helping car owners turn their cars into assets since 2016. In 2020, we started our own car club, which hasn’t been without complexities. We initially struggled...
Road Trip Essentials: Must-Have Items for a Memorable Journey
Are you planning a road trip adventure with hiyacar.co.uk? Whether you’re embarking on a weekend getaway or a cross-country expedition, having the right essentials can make all the difference in...
Travel
Escape the Ordinary: Top 5 Hiyacar Destinations for Weekend Adventures
The weekend is a cherished respite from the daily grind, a golden opportunity to escape the routine and immerse oneself in new experiences. If you’re craving a weekend adventure, Hiyacar...
Road Trip Essentials: Must-Have Items for a Memorable Journey
Are you planning a road trip adventure with hiyacar.co.uk? Whether you’re embarking on a weekend getaway or a cross-country expedition, having the right essentials can make all the difference in...
Exploring Local Cuisine: How Car Hire Can Enhance Your Foodie Adventures
Are you a food enthusiast looking to embark on a culinary journey across the UK? If so, you’re in for a treat! The UK is a treasure trove of diverse...
Updates
New Car Club Launched at Berkeley Group’s Grand Union Development
A new car club has officially launched at Grand Union, the transformative 22-acre mixed-use development by the Berkeley Group in Alperton.
Smart Staff Car Sharing: How Hiyacar is Powering Fleet Innovation at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
We’re delighted to announce that Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust has selected Hiyacar to provide digital car sharing technology
How Hiyacar Meets the Demand for Convenient, Flexible Car Rentals
We’re proud to announce that Hiyacar has been featured in Innovate UK Business Connect’s newly published Net Zero Innovation Adoption Case Studies report.