Grenada does not operate a metro system. Transportation on the Caribbean island relies primarily on minibuses, shared taxis, and water taxi services connecting the main island with Carriacou and Petit Martinique.
Key Features
• Minibus services
• Shared taxi networks
• Water taxi services
• Inter-parish transport
• Tourist shuttles
• Maritime connections
Notable Characteristics
• Island-based transport
• Tourism-oriented services
• Maritime integration
• Climate resilience focus
• Rural connectivity
• Community-based transport
Major Transport Hubs
• St. George’s Bus Terminal
• Maurice Bishop International Airport
• Grenville Bus Station
• Carriacou Terminal
• Melville Street Port
• Grand Anse Transport Center
Transport Statistics
| Service Type | Coverage | Annual Passengers | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minibus | Island-wide | 3 million* | 15-30 min |
| Water Taxi | Coastal/Islands | 200,000* | Various |
| Tourist Services | Tourism Areas | 500,000* | On-demand |
*Estimated figures
Operating Information
Daily Operations
• Minibus Hours: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Water Taxi: Weather dependent
• Tourist Services: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Market day adjustments
• Weather-dependent operations
• Tourism season variations
Future Development
Priority Areas
• Climate resilient infrastructure
• Transport safety enhancement
• Service coordination
• Tourism transport
• Maritime connectivity
• Essential maintenance
Alternative Solutions
Current focus areas include:
• Road rehabilitation
• Maritime safety
• Digital payment systems
• Service integration
• Environmental protection
• Tourism support
Development Challenges
Current Challenges
• Limited infrastructure
• Climate vulnerability
• Funding constraints
• Technical capacity
• Maintenance needs
• Resource limitations
Proposed Solutions
• International cooperation
• Climate resilient design
• Capacity building
• Maritime safety
• Service coordination
• Environmental focus
Major Areas
St. George’s
• Transport network basics
• Tourism transport
• Infrastructure rehabilitation
• Service coordination
Grenville
• Rural connectivity
• Basic transport services
• Infrastructure maintenance
• Essential services
Future Considerations
Transport development priorities:
• Climate resilience
• Tourism support
• Maritime safety
• Service reliability
• Environmental protection
• Digital integration
Rather than complex transit systems, emphasis remains on:
• Basic transport services
• Maritime connections
• Tourism access
• Safety enhancement
• Service coordination
• Environmental protection
The transport strategy focuses on:
• Essential mobility
• Tourism support
• Maritime connectivity
• Climate adaptation
• Service reliability
• Environmental protection
Note: Given Grenada’s characteristics (population approximately 112,000), development focuses on:
• Climate resilience
• Tourism support
• Maritime connectivity
• Environmental protection
• Service reliability
• Essential maintenance
Environmental Impact
• Climate adaptation
• Emission reduction goals
• Coastal protection
• Renewable energy
• Sustainable tourism
• Marine conservation
The country continues to develop its transport infrastructure with emphasis on:
• Climate resilience
• Tourism accessibility
• Maritime safety
• Environmental protection
• Service reliability
• Digital integration
This approach reflects Grenada’s commitment to sustainable transport while addressing the challenges of island geography, climate vulnerability, and tourism requirements.
