Guagua etiquette

wondering9 · 2025-09-03T00:53:20+02:00

Discover guagua etiquette in the Dominican Republic, including front seat rules, costs, and tips for a less stressful ride.

wondering9 Contributor

Member since 28 August 2023

wondering9Contributor02 September 2025 22:53:20

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Can anyone explain what the deal is with sitting in the front seat in a guagua? Can anybody sit there? How much extra does it cost (or does that vary with the route)? I've been trying to figure it out by watching, but I'm not picking it up. I would like to sit up there if only so I don't have to shout CHOFER DONDE PUEDE so loud.

/signed/ confused introvert

planner Dominican Republic Expert

Member since 27 December 2010

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plannerDominican Republic Expert03 September 2025 13:11:20

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Sitting in the front seat and paying for two means you have a bit more comfort. Being squeezed into the back seat with people on either side is just not comfy.聽 Depending on the time of day, you may find yourself between two people who worked all day in the hit sun.....

wondering9 Contributor

Member since 28 August 2023

wondering9Contributor03 September 2025 14:12:03

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or a giant person with a giant bag of stuff...

once in a similar vehicle (not in the DR), someone got on with a jerrycan of gasoline and put it down right in front of the door. I decided at that point that a walk would do me good馃槀

good to know that paying double should cover it! a definite "cheap at twice the price" situation.