Varying specializations
Last week, the process of this writer trying to understand the transport industry in Guyana began. It was evident from last week’s discussion that the industry is a very complex one with different modes of transportation and varying specializations in each mode. The initial focus is on road 
transportation which was seen to have three components namely, private, for-hire and cargo services. While each has its own substructure or specialization, it was felt that it was better to approach the discussion from the for-hire market perspective and to look at the hire-car market. The article this week therefore continues that focus.
Restricted markets
Unlike the minibus operators, the passenger service by hire-cars is not confined to a particular route. There are several minibus routes and regulation constricts minibus operators to a particular route. Each route depicts a
