Vacation in Guyana 4

Coming from a country dependent on the privately owned vehicle and to a lesser extent public transport, getting around in Guyana is certainly a challenge.
Taxis
In Georgetown, where care over personal safety is important at all times, we relied mainly on local taxis.

There is no system of public transport in Guyana, though regulation of vehicles does operate.

Around and between the main towns mini-bus services operate.

If leaving from a main terminus, passengers are confronted by drivers urging you to choose their particular bus. As vehicles only leave once completely full, a head count of those already aboard help determine selection.
Music will be played throughout the journey, at full volume, according to the driver's preference:- gospel, soul (cheesy pop), soca, chutney, reggae or a local radio station will be on offer.
"Maximum passenger numbers" is an advisable figure. Individuals call the conductor- who acts as money collector, door operator and logistics adviser for the driver-saying when to stop along the route.
Luggage is carried wherever it can be stored; comfort is secondary.

Buses

We used the buses to travel between towns.

photo- Trek earth

In the eastern region, Berbice, the Tapir vehicle is used for taxi-ing. These vehicles were built in Guyana and are extremely basic.

Boats

Guyana means land of many rivers. During our three weeks we crosses many of those rivers in a variety of boats.

Climbing on to the speedboat at the stelling