There are renewed fears of a major shortage of taxis on the island this summer with all parties blaming each other for not doing enough to resolve the problem. Calvia, home to the popular resorts of Palmanova, Magalluf and Santa Ponsa, is one of the areas where the problem is most pronounced because there are so few taxis. Even though the area has hundreds of hotels and is visited by millions of tourists, there are just 200 taxis and they are unable to cope with the demand, leading to long delays.
Fears that Mallorca taxi service will hit the slow lane this summer
Shortage of cabs in some key municipalities
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Last Summer it was impossible to get a Taxi in Cala Millor, Sa Coma etc. They would not answer the telephone. It looks as though it will be same again, or worse this year.
The cartel of taxi drivers has long held sway over any meaningful transport policy here and have even imposed ludicrous restrictions within itself against taxi drivers in other districts! It’s a complete mess of their and poor Governments making. An obvious time for the 21st century to be allowed in with the likes of Uber.
Simple Answer. Allow Uber.