Palma boat bus service will shortly be put out to tender
Boats will have room for 100 passengers; the service is due to start some time next year.
"We must be very careful with the things we say"; Mallorca transport operators' concern about messages to tourists
The transport federation's annual assembly voiced concern about taxes on hire cars and diesel.
Theme of the Week
Inca’s 150th anniversary and the railways’ missed opportunities
The opening of the Palma-Inca line in February 1875 promised greater prosperity for Mallorca. The railways are today viewed as being essential for sustainable mobility.
The Eleanor Roosevelt, an eco-friendly ship between Palma and Ibiza
The Eleanor Roosevelt arrived in Ibiza yesterday before setting sail for the port of Palma.
The ferry Ciudad de Soller
The ferry Ciudad de Soller.
Trucks waiting to be loaded on a Grimaldi ferry in Palma
Trucks waiting to be loaded on a Grimaldi ferry in Palma.
Mallorca news that hit the headlines from November 22 to November 28
Mallorca news that hit the headlines from November 22 to November 28.
Will public transport in Mallorca be 'free' in 2025?
The subsidy from the Spanish Government for 2024 was 43 million euros, but this hasn't yet been received.
Palma not budgeting for 'free' bus transport in 2025
An estimated 15% decrease in passenger numbers in 2025.
Mallorca is running out of bus drivers
"Serious problems" lie ahead if measures are not taken now.
How many taxis does Mallorca need?
Taxi and VTC (e.g. Uber) users are to be surveyed for their opinions as part of a major study.
Tourists off for a day out at a waterpark, but their coach's permit was out of date
The tourists' coach was immobilised on the spot.
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.
More concerns about Palma Airport parking
There has been a reorganisation of parking for transport operators.
This is the new lane that will reduce traffic jams at Can Pastilla
The new lane was opened during Easter week.
New bus service connecting Calvia and Banyalbufar from today
The service, which will be operational until October 31, will accommodate up to 51 passengers - See here for timetable and route.
Comment
Surviving the cyclist season
I do not wish to spend my Sunday afternoon scraping bits of cyclists off my bonnet, and honestly, teeth are hard to extricate from a radiator.
Erica Lay28/03/2025 12:13