Palma not budgeting for 'free' bus transport in 2025
An estimated 15% decrease in passenger numbers in 2025.
Bus in Mallorca
There has been a massive increase in demand for buses.
Government plans 50% increase in Mallorca's bus services
New buses but also a huge increase in the distances specified in bus operators' contracts.
Bus in Mallorca
Expansion of the public transport network is viewed as essential. But are there the drivers?
Mallorca is running out of bus drivers
"Serious problems" lie ahead if measures are not taken now.
Buses in Mallorca
Demand for buses has "skyrocketed".
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.
Bus in Mallorca
There is a maximum number of passengers who are permitted to stand.
Alcudia bus passengers' overcrowding and scheduling concerns
"The buses are full. And we're not even yet in the high season."
New Mallorca railway projects a step closer
Approval to draft projects for Manacor-Arta and Sa Pobla-Alcudia.
School bus driver in Mallorca who tested positive for drugs is exonerated
Francisco Domínguez had to endure insults and demands that he be sent to prison.
100% increase in the number of public transport passengers in Mallorca since 2019
Not having to pay for public transport is the obvious reason for such an increase.
Buses at the Intermodal Station in Palma, Mallorca
The final accident was at the Intermodal Station in Palma.
Court ratifies sacking of a Mallorca bus driver who was a danger to passengers
The driver had six accidents over a five-month period.
Buses in Mallorca
Free travel on interurban buses, trains and Metro in 2024.
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.
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.
Buses at the Intermodal Station in Palma, Mallorca
There has been uncertainty as to free transport in 2024.
New fleet of buses in Mallorca
The new fleet of buses in Mallorca came into service in early 2021.