Guyway launches electric Tesla ride service in Georgetown with 52 cars on the road
Guyway, an all-electric ride service, officially launched in Guyana on Friday evening, putting 52 Tesla vehicles on the road in Georgetown, with more than 100 additional vehicles expected as the company expands.
The service was launched at the AC Marriott Hotel, Ogle, in the presence of Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, who welcomed the investment as an example of private-sector confidence in Guyana’s development.
“Businesses are responding to a larger market while residents expect improvements in the services they use daily,” the Prime Minister said.
Guyway was established in 2025 by three University of Oxford classmates — Peter Lorenzo, Michel Rhéaume and Rico Ding — and its fleet is made up entirely of Tesla Model 3 vehicles, booked through the Guyway app. The company says its drivers are vetted, its cars charge at its own hub in Providence, and its services cover Georgetown and airport connections, including the Cheddi Jagan International Airport and the Eugene F. Correia International Airport at Ogle.
Guyway Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder Peter Lorenzo said the company was established to provide a safe, reliable and environmentally sustainable transportation option for Guyanese residents, business professionals and international visitors.
He said the company uses technology to monitor its vehicles in real time, supporting greater accountability, driver safety and improved customer experiences.
Phillips also noted that just under 1,100 electric vehicles are now on Guyana’s roads, supported by nine public charging stations across Regions 3, 4, 5, 6 and 10, with plans to expand to 24 stations by year-end. He pointed to government incentives including zero import duty and taxes on electric vehicles and a 50 per cent annual write-down allowance for business investments, as Guyana continues its shift towards a low-carbon economy under the Low Carbon Development Strategy 2030.
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