News of the day 12 January 2017
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Transport
Taxi drivers planning protests against tourist resort buses
The taxi drivers argue that the bus services are unnecessary, that they will duplicate services already available and put at risk the employment of over 2,000 people.
Infrastructure
Cruise ship demand requiring port investment this year
The number of cruise ship stopovers in Palma this year is set to increase by nine per cent.
Transport
Transport minister planning a 25% increase in bus users
In announcing the plan for Majorca's road public transport, the minister also mentioned the opposition to the tourist resort services.
Crime
Four years for man who shot himself rather than his wife
On 16 April 2015, he went to the bar that his wife ran in Son Ferrer. He was carrying a loaded shotgun.
Industrial relations
Should strikes in public services be banned?
Should industrial action in some cases be curtailed? Ray Fleming and Jason Moore argue the point for and against.
News / Comment
Edition of 12 January 2017
Comment
Direct to resort
The Balearic government needs to stand firm on the bus service.
Jason Moore