Tensions mounting at Palma Airport because of "pirate" transport
The transport federation is demanding that the government takes firm action against pirates.
Palma Paseo Marítimo businesses looking at compensation for loss of earnings
Taxi drivers are said to be avoiding the Paseo Marítimo.
Government says Mallorca is prepared for demand for taxis
Taxi drivers have warned that there are problems.
Taxi drivers say queues at the airport have been "immense"
The summer schedule for taxis starts today; representatives say that this is too late.
Taxi drivers warning of "monumental traffic jams" in Palma this summer
Additional factors this year on top of problems that were evident last summer.
Taxi rank at Plaça Espanya in Palma, Mallorca
Getting a taxi at Palma's Plaça Espanya.
Not enough time to issue new taxi licences for the tourism season
The government hopes that seasonal licences will address the taxi shortage; the associations say that it's too late.
Taxis in Palma, Mallorca
There were complaints about shortages of taxis last summer.
More taxi licences for Mallorca this summer
Town halls will be able to issue as many temporary licences as they need.
Palma - average of a thousand complaints and requests per month
Some 40% of complaints were between June and September.
The tram - slower than a taxi but "cheaper"
Taxi drivers aren't so much concerned about competition but about the tram's route on the Avenidas.
Miquel Àngel López, president of Radio Taxi Andratx in Mallorca
Miquel Àngel López, president of Radio Taxi Andratx.
Image of taxi sector "has hit rock bottom"
The president of Radio Taxi Andratx says that some taxi drivers sometimes forget that they are providing a public service.
Waiting for taxis in Palma's port, Mallorca
Waiting for taxis at the Dique de Oeste on Thursday.
Taxi drivers warning of winter shortage in Palma
Complaints about a shortage during the summer, and these could continue over the winter.
Taxi drivers - High-occupancy vehicle lane "poorly planned"
It should be the right lane and not the left.
Palma suffering from a shortage of taxis.
Palma suffering from a shortage of taxis.
Transport in Mallorca damaged the island's reputation this summer
There were regular complaints about transport deficiencies during the summer.
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