GuyWay

Electric rides around Georgetown

GuyWay is a Guyanese ride-booking service operating in Georgetown with a fleet of electric Tesla cars. Riders can book through its app or by WhatsApp and see the fare before confirming a trip. The company describes itself as an all-electric network: GuyWay Inc. operates the platform and owns the vehicles, while independent drivers carry out rides.

City, airport and business journeys

The service covers Georgetown, Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Ogle Airport, the East Bank and East Coast Demerara, and routes out to Parika. GuyWay also offers hourly hire, scheduled rides booked up to ninety days ahead, an executive option and company accounts for staff or guest travel. The website states that Bartica, Linden, New Amsterdam and Berbice are not yet served, so a trip outside the core area should be checked before booking.

Airport bookings can include a flight number so pickup follows the arrival. For ordinary journeys, the app presents the driver's name, car and registration before pickup. The company describes a night-time trip PIN, live trip sharing and an SOS channel staffed around the clock. It says drivers are vetted in person in Georgetown and trained before taking trips.

Fares and payment

Prices are based on distance, including airport journeys, and are shown before a booking is accepted. Payment is made in the app rather than in cash; the site lists cards and several digital payment methods, and says receipts and tax invoices are sent by email. Business accounts can receive a monthly statement and cost-centre information. The company says its vehicles are charged at a hub in Providence and offers fleet-emissions reporting to corporate customers.