The Eleanor Roosevelt, an eco-friendly ship between Palma and Ibiza
The Eleanor Roosevelt arrived in Ibiza yesterday before setting sail for the port of Palma.
The ferry Ciudad de Soller
The ferry Ciudad de Soller.
Trucks waiting to be loaded on a Grimaldi ferry in Palma
Trucks waiting to be loaded on a Grimaldi ferry in Palma.
Mallorca news that hit the headlines from November 22 to November 28
Mallorca news that hit the headlines from November 22 to November 28.
Will public transport in Mallorca be 'free' in 2025?
The subsidy from the Spanish Government for 2024 was 43 million euros, but this hasn't yet been received.
Palma not budgeting for 'free' bus transport in 2025
An estimated 15% decrease in passenger numbers in 2025.
Mallorca is running out of bus drivers
"Serious problems" lie ahead if measures are not taken now.
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Tourists off for a day out at a waterpark, but their coach's permit was out of date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.
- What a carry on! European Union abandons full launch of new travel entry system for Britons in favour of "phased rollout"
- First day of operation and Spain's new traveller registration system crashes
- Living in Palma Airport - Safe and warm
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
- Spain's traveller registration: Some tour operators will stop selling the Balearics
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