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.
Palma buses will no longer be free in 2024
An announcement to this effect had already been made.
Banned - electric scooters and electric bikes on Mallorca's public transport
The Balearic ministry of mobility has adopted this measure because of the fire risk.
Thirty-minute advance booking rule for Uber in Mallorca to be scrapped
Court rulings, Spanish and European, are making regulatory change necessary.
Transport charges at Palma Airport delayed by a year
But airport fees are due to rise in 2024.
Balearics hopeful of free public transport in 2024
An agreement for free transport in the Canaries in 2024 has been reached.
Palma wants tram money for electric buses
The Spanish government almost certainly won't agree to Palma town hall's request.
Mayors insist that the Manacor-Arta railway would be a benefit
The Balearic government's budget won't include provision for the railway line.
Private investigators find alleged illegal Uber practices in Mallorca
The report has been handed to the Balearic government's mobility directorate.
As Palma's bus service suffers, so the political accusations fly
The previous administration at the town hall is being blamed for a lack of management.
- Another body found by a Mallorca beach
- As the town hall announces 21 million euros investment, Playa de Palma residents denounce drugs and homelessness
- Balearic government plans big increase in tax on cruise ship passengers and even a cash levy on hire cars
- The growing problem in the Balearics of the illegal marketing of second homes as tourist accommodation
- Sunday weather in Mallorca - Feeling some effect from Storm Jana
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