How many taxis does Mallorca need?
Taxi and VTC (e.g. Uber) users are to be surveyed for their opinions as part of a major study.
Tourists off for a day out at a waterpark, but their coach's permit was out of date
The tourists' coach was immobilised on the spot.
Demand for more buses in Mallorca, with services being overwhelmed
Between November 2023 and March 2024, there was a 56% increase in the number of passenger journeys.
More concerns about Palma Airport parking
There has been a reorganisation of parking for transport operators.
This is the new lane that will reduce traffic jams at Can Pastilla
The new lane was opened during Easter week.
New bus service connecting Calvia and Banyalbufar from today
The service, which will be operational until October 31, will accommodate up to 51 passengers - See here for timetable and route.
Alcudia bus passengers' overcrowding and scheduling concerns
"The buses are full. And we're not even yet in the high season."
How to get from the Airport to your holiday destination
Getting from the Airport to your holiday resort has never been so easy.
Mayors calling for finance for railway to Cala Ratjada
A link to Cala Ratjada is an historic demand.
New Mallorca railway projects a step closer
Approval to draft projects for Manacor-Arta and Sa Pobla-Alcudia.
Free public transport in the Balearics at jeopardy because of amnesty law vote
The Spanish government approved the subsidy in December.
Town hall back tracks - Palma buses will be free in 2024
It hadn't appeared as if there would be an immediate change of mind, but there has been.
Pressure on Palma to make EMT buses free in 2024
Opposition parties say there is no excuse now that Spanish government funding has been approved.
Funding approved for free public transport in the Balearics in 2024
Remains to be seen if Palma has a rethink about free travel on its buses.
The Uber Mallorca advance booking rule being maintained for now
The Balearic government is waiting for a court ruling about the present 30-minute rule.
Balearic government says there will be free transport in 2024
The government has made this announcement even though Madrid has yet to confirm the subsidy.
Comment
A Taxi-ing problem
Taxi licences cost a fortune so it’s nigh impossible for young Mallorcans to take up the profession unless they are prepared to be in debt for decades or borrow their parent’s licence and car, which many do.
Anna Nicholas01/03/2024 13:08