The Honolulu Rate Commission was established by votes in 2017, following a recommendation from the Honolulu Charter Commission.  

The purpose of the Rate Commission is to review the fares, fees, rates, tolls and other charges for the use of any and all modes of the multimodal municipal transportation system. The Rate Commission recommends adjustments, such that the revenues derived from fares, in conjunction with any other revenues allocated to the multimodal municipal transportation system, is sufficient or as nearly sufficient as possible, to support the operation and maintenance of the multimodal municipal transportation system. In making recommendations on fares, fees, rates, tolls and other charges, the Rate Commission may also consider factors such as transportation equity, accessibility, sustainability, availability, and effect on ridership.

(Revised Charter of Honolulu, Section 6-1705)