Palma City Council says No More Taxi Licences
"We cannot increase the number of taxis, because then what do we do with them in winter?"
10 new car parks to be built in Palma
At the moment there are 4 free deterrent car parks in Son Moix, Son Fuster, Son Sardina and Son Gibert and two that require payment in sa Riera and Manacor.
Drivers denied 50% discount on Palma traffic fines
The company has doubled its staff and all traffic fine notifications are being sent out as soon as possible.
E-bikes becoming more popular than scooters in the Balearics
“The e-bike is the most sustainable means of transport with a motor.."
European Mobility Week begins on September 16
During European Mobility Week, EMT buses on Line 2 in Palma will be free.
Police crackdown on electric scooter riders in Palma
Failure to comply with any of these regulations can result in a fine of up to 200 euros.
Palma business owners threaten legal action over ACIRE extension
"There has been no attempt at dialogue, no citizen participation and no transparency.."
Taxi drivers' hours extended in Mallorca
“Tourists are booking taxis to go to restaurants, shops and other places instead of using public transport by bus because they want to travel safely,”
Palma residents fail to stop ACIRE extension
A petition against the ACIRE de Sant Jaume extension has been signed by more than 3,000 people.
Two Palma petrol stations shutting down
“The 50-year concession for the service stations ended in 2008..”
Bus company transfer scheme launched in Mallorca
The Consorcio de Transporte de Mallorca has provided the EMT with about 200 vending machines and 400 ticket validation machines.
Airport-s'Arenal tram route proposals
"It would not be acceptable to reduce the quality of pedestrian spaces that has been achieved in recent years,"
Mega yacht 'Limitless' docked in Palma
Her interior was designed by François Catroux and Tim Heywood and has been kept secret.
A trace of optimism in the Balearic second-hand car market
Nationwide, 168,797 used cars were sold in June, compared to 145,773 during the same time last year.
More electric taxis for Palma!
“In low season it’s not a problem to fully charge the battery, but it's a lot more difficult in summer.."
Parking in Palma is about to get even worse!
A new Low Emission Zone is being created in Palma, where only residents and authorised vehicles will be allowed to park.
Hundreds of motorists fined on the Ma-10 in Mallorca
Mayor Tomeu Cifre has asked Carreteres del Consell for a meeting to formally request that a higher speed be allowed between Km-0 and Km-6.
Petrol much more expensive than a year ago in Mallorca
It costs more to top up your tank in the Balearic Islands than it does in mainland Spain.
Up, Up and away on an Airship from Mallorca!
“This is not a luxury product, it’s a practical solution to the challenges posed by the climate crisis..”
Relief for drivers in the Pere Garau neighbourhood of Palma
There are also plans to build underground car parks in Plaça Progrés and Plaza de Toros and it’s possible that the car parks in the Avenidas and Via Roma may be extended.
- Britons cash in on the outgoing Golden Visa in Spain to beat the 90 day rule
- After a holiday in Mallorca Richard Gere moves to Spain
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
- The 90 day rule does have some positive results in Spain!
- German low-season tourism in Mallorca set for a new record