Hiyacar

Hiyacar is a UK peer-to-peer car-sharing marketplace that lets private owners list vehicles for short-term hire. Using its app and QuickStart keyless telematics, Hiyacar increases vehicle utilisation and provides insured, on-demand access to local cars.

Circularity Relevance

Core

Explicitly positions itself as a peer-to-peer car-sharing and rental platform that increases vehicle utilisation - an access-based circular model. Source: Hiyacar, 2026

Circular Role

DirectEnabler

Hiyacar directly hosts and coordinates the listing, booking and access to physical vehicles (it operates the marketplace and installs QuickStart devices). Source: Hiyacar Help centre, 2026

Circular Type

Marketplace

• Products

• C2C

• B2C

Functions as a marketplace connecting vehicle owners (predominantly consumers) with drivers. Business accounts are also supported, so C2C and B2C matchmaking are both observed on the platform. Source: Hiyacar, 2026

R Strategy

R1 - Rethink, R3 - Reuse

Primary strategy is R1 (Rethink) because the service provides access-based mobility (sharing) rather than ownership. It also supports R3 (Reuse) by extending utilisation of existing vehicles. Evidence from platform description and sharing model. Source: Hiyacar, 2026

Circular Business Model

Sharing / Collaborative Use, Rental / Leasing

Platform enables peer-to-peer sharing and short-term rental of private vehicles (owners list cars for hire). Source: Hiyacar, 2026

Organisational Type

ForProfit

Commercial, revenue-generating marketplace with business accounts and consumer listings. Source: Hiyacar, 2026

Sector

Automotive & Transport

Platform focused on vehicle sharing, rentals and mobility services in the UK as described on the company website and app listings. Source: Hiyacar, 2026

Geographical Reach

National

• United Kingdom

Platform lists UK cities and locations and app store descriptions reference UK operations. Operating footprint is UK-wide. Source: Hiyacar, 2026

Hardware Component

True

• IoT_Sensors

• Smart_Devices

• Data_Collection

• User_Interface

Hiyacar uses an installed QuickStart® keyless telematics device ('telematics boxes' / Invers cloudboxx) which is plugged into owners' cars to enable keyless access and telemetry. This indicates an integrated hardware component. Source: Hiyacar Help centre, 2026

Tech Map Relevance

Hiyacar operates a digital peer-to-peer car-sharing marketplace (website and mobile apps) that directly enables sharing access to vehicles, a recognised circular model (sharing/access over ownership). Source: Hiyacar, 2026

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Added: 09 Feb 2026

Updated: 29 Apr 2026