Guadeloupe · Basse-Terre · 97126
Become a driver in Deshaies (97126), Guadeloupe
Deshaies (97126) has 3,710 residents — the 26th largest of 32 in Guadeloupe. Drive here with Moon Drive and keep every euro of your fares for a flat €39 a month.
Driving in Deshaies: what to expect
Deshaies is sparsely populated (117 inhabitants per km²): rides are fewer but longer, often booked in advance — airport runs, appointments, evenings out — which makes each trip worth more.
With PTP 27.5 km away, residents book their airport transfer in advance — long, well-paid rides. Pointe-à-Pitre, the main hub, is 28.1 km west; accepting a ride back towards Pointe-Noire limits empty kilometres.
Around Deshaies: Pointe-Noire (10.5 km), Sainte-Rose (11 km), Lamentin (14.7 km), Bouillante (20.3 km). The largest of them, Lamentin (18,628 residents), is a demand pool within easy reach.
Road access is complete in Deshaies: door-to-door rides at any hour, which riders value most. On the map, Deshaies belongs to Basse-Terre. The CA du Nord Basse-Terre is covered in full, so you can follow riders across its communes.
Whether you live in Deshaies or in Pointe-Noire, the same requests reach you: the app does not care where you sleep.
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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 Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe (971) 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 Deshaies: FAQ
Can I drive in Deshaies without paying commission?
Yes. Moon Drive takes no commission on fares in Deshaies or anywhere in Guadeloupe. The platform charges a flat €39 monthly subscription; every fare, and every tip, goes to you.
Where should I wait for rides around Deshaies?
Stay close to the densest areas and to the airport. From Deshaies, the nearest served places are Pointe-Noire (10.5 km), Sainte-Rose (11 km), Lamentin (14.7 km); Guadeloupe Pôle Caraïbes Airport is 27.5 km away as the crow flies.
What kind of rides can I expect in Deshaies?
Deshaies is sparsely populated (117 inhabitants per km²): rides are fewer but longer, often booked in advance — airport runs, appointments, evenings out — which makes each trip worth more. Riders see the price before confirming, so there is no haggling at the kerb.
What do I need to drive in Deshaies (97126)?
Guadeloupe (971) 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 Deshaies
Create your driver account in the app in a few minutes.