Spain's 'omnibus' decree rejected; Buses still free, but Balearic finance and pensions affected
There is union criticism of "irresponsible political tactics" of the parties who voted against the omnibus law.
Free Balearic public transport hangs in the balance
It remains to be seen whether Palma City Council will also maintain the free service on the buses of the Municipal Transport Company (EMT).
Balearic Government says it has paid 80% of the 'free' travel subsidy this year
The travel subsidy is a Spanish Government scheme, yet the funding is insufficient.
Palma finally accepts 'free' travel on buses in 2025
The town hall is critical of the scheme because Spanish Government funding is insufficient.
Palma bus drivers: Please ... no 'free' travel
EMT simply doesn't have the capacity to deal with the demand.
Palma has a week to decide if buses will be 'free' in 2025
The town hall has regularly complained that the subsidy is insufficient.
Free public transport in Mallorca all year in 2025
No confirmation as yet whether Palma's buses will be free.
'Free' public transport in the Balearics for the first six months of 2025
The Spanish Government intends to gradually reduce the universality of the funding for free transport.
Palma not budgeting for 'free' bus transport in 2025
An estimated 15% decrease in passenger numbers in 2025.
100% increase in the number of public transport passengers in Mallorca since 2019
Not having to pay for public transport is the obvious reason for such an increase.
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.
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.
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.
Balearics hopeful of free public transport in 2024
An agreement for free transport in the Canaries in 2024 has been reached.
Free public transport in Mallorca has so far cost ten million euros this year
At present, it's not certain if the free transport scheme will continue in 2024.
A year of free public transport in Mallorca
Plane is help ease people's fuel bills and encourage drivers to use vehicles less.