The director-general for transport, Jaume Mateu, says that this will not lead to increased cost to the government. "If we manage to get many more people travelling by bus, there will be more revenue and more resources."
The plan will further develop the bus network by increasing connections between towns and especially Palma. There will also be greater frequency in order that, as Mateu says, "it will be easier for the public to choose public transport". In order to give more "prestige" to bus transport, there will be faster journey times. Particular provision is to be made for discounts for those who most need them as part of an overall emphasis on the "social character" of public transport (to also include better coordination with rail services).
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STAN JESSOP / Hace 4 minutes At last the prospect of a PLAN to improve the IBS Service. There are next to no buses across the Island on a Sunday. None of the IBS services call via the Airport. There was a better IBS Service in the Winter ???. The tremendous increase in Hire Cars, on the road in the Season, is being fueled by the ALL INCLUSIVE deals. The Hotelier Groups include Hire Car in their deals. I know of private Hire Car businesses that have gone Bankrupt , because of these ALL INCLUSIVE deals. One business had been established here for 35 Years !!!. THERE MUST BE LEGISLATION TO RESTRICT AND CONTROL ALL INCLUSIVE, THAT IS DESTROYING THE ISLAND'S ECONOMY. The Bus Services need to find ways to beat the Hire Car All Inclusive deals. When it rains, thousands of Tourists turn to the bus services. There are insufficient buses, on all routes during the rains, and on Sundays.The traffic jams and major delays on the roads now , is a major problem now in Mallorca.
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At last the prospect of a PLAN to improve the IBS Service. There are next to no buses across the Island on a Sunday. None of the IBS services call via the Airport. There was a better IBS Service in the Winter ???. The tremendous increase in Hire Cars on the road in the Season, is being fuelled by the ALL INCLUSIVE deals. The Hotelier Groups include Hire Car in their deals. I know of private Hire Car businesses that have gone Bankrupt , because of these ALL INCLUSIVE deals. One business had been established here for 35 Years !!!. THERE MUST BE LEGISLATION TO RESTRICT AND CONTROL ALL INCLUSIVE, THAT IS DESTROYING THE ISLAND'S ECONOMY. The Bus Services need to find ways to beat the Hire Car All Inclusive deals. When it rains, thousands of Tourists turn to the bus services. There are insufficient buses on all routes during the rains and on Sundays.