More coaches than ever in Mallorca - and they're getting smaller
A progressive fall in demand for package holidays is a reason for the smaller vehicles.
Mallorca is running out of bus drivers
"Serious problems" lie ahead if measures are not taken now.
Tourists off for a day out at a waterpark, but their coach's permit was out of date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.
Javier Aguirre and Jagoba Arrasate greet each other in the technical area
Javier Aguirre and Jagoba Arrasate greet each other in the technical area.
Excessive speed was possible cause of coach crash that could have ended in tragedy
Seven people were seriously injured.
Emergency services and police at the scene of the accident.
Emergency services and police at the scene of the accident.
At least 24 holiday pensioners injured in Mallorca coach accident
The coach apparently careered off the road and fell from a height of two metres.
Tiffany Barnard at home in Soller.
Tiffany Barnard at home in Soller.
The Mallorca-based British life coach rated one of the best in Spain
“If you want to do something, you want to achieve something and you visualise it, you know what you are doing and you’re going to take the steps to get there, you will do it.”
Coaches at Palma Son Sant Joan Airport in Mallorca
2022 was a good summer for coach operators even though they couldn't always get coaches on the road.
Solution to coach driver shortage - lower the qualifying age
The proposal is to cut the age for a coach licence to 19 or 20.
Coaches in Palma, Mallorca
Coach operators have agreed a two-year deal.
Coaches in Mallorca
Coach operators fear negative results at the end of the season.
Mallorca coach operators losing money
Call for the Spanish government to adopt "urgent measures".
Still got the dancer vibes!
Still got the dancer vibes!
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Comment
Mallorca's football fervour and coaching legacy
Once again Mallorca shines through in another industry and it’s remarkable when you think the population is just under one million people.
Richie Prior18/03/2024 13:57