French Guiana · Central coast · 97310
Become a driver in Kourou (97310), French Guiana
Become a Moon Drive driver in Kourou (97310, 24,824 inhabitants): ride requests arrive in the app, no commission is taken on fares, and the only cost is a flat €39 subscription.
Driving in Kourou: what to expect
Low density (11 per km²) means residents here have few alternatives to the car: scheduled rides and long transfers are the core of the work.
With CAY 47.2 km away, residents book their airport transfer in advance — long, well-paid rides. Heading west for 49.2 km takes you to Cayenne, where most requests start — a good place to reposition between two trips.
Around Kourou: Montsinéry-Tonnegrande (31.8 km), Macouria (33.8 km), Sinnamary (45.2 km), Matoury (48.1 km). The largest of them, Matoury (36,512 residents), is a demand pool within easy reach.
Road access is complete in Kourou: door-to-door rides at any hour, which riders value most. Kourou lies in the Central coast sector of French Guiana. It belongs to the CC des Savanes, whose other members are all within the Moon Drive network.
In short: base yourself in Kourou, work towards Montsinéry-Tonnegrande and Macouria, and let the app bring you back.
Your area around Kourou
Nearby places where Moon Drive also recruits drivers.
Become a driver anywhere in French Guiana · Moon Drive rides in Kourou
The model, plainly
On a conventional platform taking 20–25% per ride, the more you work the more you pay. Here your cost is capped at the subscription: a €15 fare and a €90 fare both come back to you in full.
Requirements in French Guiana
French Guiana (973) is a French department: a ride-hailing driver needs a VTC professional card issued by the prefecture, registration in the national VTC register, professional insurance and a compliant vehicle. Taxi drivers need a valid parking authorisation.
- A compliant professional status (VTC or taxi, depending on your activity)
- A valid VTC professional card or taxi parking authorisation
- Up-to-date driving licence and professional insurance
- A vehicle matching the target category (Eco, Confort, Van or Taxi)
- An IBAN in your name or your company’s name for payouts
- A recent iOS or Android smartphone
How to start
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Create your driver account
Download the app, choose the driver area and fill in your professional details.
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Submit your documents
VTC or taxi licence, driving licence, professional insurance, vehicle registration and bank details. Verification happens before you go live.
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Activate your subscription
The monthly subscription is paid in the app. It is the platform’s only financial counterpart.
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Go online
Once approved, you switch to available and ride requests land directly on your phone.
Driving in Kourou: FAQ
Can I drive in Kourou without paying commission?
Yes. Moon Drive takes no commission on fares in Kourou or anywhere in French Guiana. The platform charges a flat €39 monthly subscription; every fare, and every tip, goes to you.
Where should I wait for rides around Kourou?
Stay close to the densest areas and to the airport. From Kourou, the nearest served places are Montsinéry-Tonnegrande (31.8 km), Macouria (33.8 km), Sinnamary (45.2 km); Félix Éboué Airport is 47.2 km away as the crow flies.
What kind of rides can I expect in Kourou?
Low density (11 per km²) means residents here have few alternatives to the car: scheduled rides and long transfers are the core of the work. Riders see the price before confirming, so there is no haggling at the kerb.
What do I need to drive in Kourou (97310)?
French Guiana (973) is a French department: a ride-hailing driver needs a VTC professional card issued by the prefecture, registration in the national VTC register, professional insurance and a compliant vehicle. Taxi drivers need a valid parking authorisation.
Start driving in Kourou
Create your driver account in the app in a few minutes.