Getting Around the City

Transportation is extremely cheap and easily available. For a city as small as Georgetown, the number of mini buses and taxis is unbelievable. The cost for a taxi is G$300 which is approximately US$1.50 to travel to anywhere within Georgetown. There is a fare schedule for different zones but the cost is still very reasonable. Occasionally, you may run into a taxi driver asking for more but it is good to know what the going rate is.

The mini buses are very popular with the locals and have taken the place of the yellow buses I used when I was growing up in Guyana. The cost per person is G$60 which is the equivalent of US$0.30 cents. Because it is so cheap to ride on these buses, the operators tend to overload the buses to get the most for every trip. They are fast and aggressive and have been linked to many of the fatal road accidents in Guyana. The most recommended form of transportation when in Guyana is the taxi. However, if you are looking for a thrill ride, hop on a mini bus.


 My Return to Guyana