Excellence is never an accident.
It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives-choice, not chance, determines your destiny.
- Aristotle (384-322 BC)
Charley’s Taxi was founded in 1938 by Charles and Helen Morita. Since then we’ve provided the highest standard of transportation, innovated new services, and honed our logistics to continually strive for excellence.
To be better than any other taxi and transportation company as far as Safety, Reliability, Friendliness.
Charles & Helen Morita
Charles and Helen Morita founded Charley’s Taxi in 1938 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Since then we’ve provided the highest stardard of transportation, innovated new services, and honed our logistics to continually strive for excellence.
Dale Evans
Returning to Hawaii from San Francisco in 1967 to help run the family business, Dale has been with Charley’s for over 57 years. An integral part of the Charley’s Taxi leadership, Dale has helped keep the company’s high level of service standards throughout her years, and in 2003 took over as Chief Executive Officer.
‘38
1938
Charley’s Taxi founded by Charles and Helen Morita.
1945
‘55
1955
One of first 5 companies in Hawaii to invest in 2-way radios
‘73
1973
Charley's has Hawaii’s largest taxi fleet with 575 drivers.
1975
‘80
1980
‘83
1986
Multi-mode transportation concession contract with Hilton Hawaiian Village to upgrade taxi industry standards to be the same as Japanese taxis.
‘12
‘23
Charley’s innovates MediCab, a door-to-door escort service.
1983
Innovated DUI Alternative and Order 2 cabs.
‘93
‘98
Implemented Mentor automated dispatch system
Secured concession contract with Disney's Aulani Resort, as well as servicing Four Seasons, Marriott Vacations Club at Ko Olina.
‘16
Japan Airlines is the first world class airline to partner with a taxi company. Marketing projects for Jaloalo, HawaiiCo and JalPak.
‘75
‘86
(ongoing)
Charley's launches an Open Taxi System for all taxi drivers.
1988
1993
Governor Jack Burns appoints Charley’s to become taxi concessionaire at Inter Island Airport to compete with SIDA.
‘88
Providing free transport for VASH (Visitor Aloha Society Hawaii) visitors in emergencies
1995
‘95
Provided Airport Shared ride taxi program for Hilton.
Started the Honolulu Heart Program which helps provide MediCab services for veteran voluteers
Charley's launches partnership with Hilton and JTB to develop the highest taxicab standards in Hawaii.
Charley’s launches Japanese speaking dispatch service, the first and still only JSD in the USA.
1998
2012
2014
‘19
‘14
First taxi company to offer flat rates for hotels and major attractions.
2016
2018
‘18
2019
Launched a comprehensive driver training program with written/oral tests and on the road and simulator evaluations before orientation/ onboarding, live safety coaching based on dashboard camera alerts, annual Defensive Driving Classes, and ongoing simulator training sessions.
2022
Project Vision - Charley's provides free transportation for homeless patients from hospitals to the Medical Respite Kauhale as well as weekend transport of meals from Honolulu Community College to Kauhale residents.
‘22
Implemented Netradyne security camera system, the industry's most advanced fleet camera technology.
2023
‘45
Charley's led the industry for City Council to repeal the taxi medallion system that was instituted in 1942.
Only private company in Hawaii to acquire a Virage Driving Simulator to train, evaluate, and rehabilitate drivers.
