Palma taxis demanding fares increase in 2025
A study has shown that Palma has the second lowest fares among more than 50 Spanish cities.
Taxis in Palma, Mallorca
Taxis started to face competition from Uber in spring last year.
Taxis in Palma Mallorca
Are users satisfied with taxi services? A question the government will be asking.
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 in Palma Mallorca
Taxi drivers are well aware of the illegal holiday lets.
Mallorca taxi drivers' president: "Everything is out of control"
Serious reconsideration needs to be given to the island's transport model.
Palma and Calvia taxis will be able to provide service in both municipalities from August
Starting August 1, Calvia taxis can pick up passengers in Palma, and vice versa.
Pirate taxis cause tension every summer at Palma airport.
Pirate taxis cause tension every summer at Palma airport.
How to avoid a 600 euro taxi fine in Mallorca
“Only use official registered or licensed taxis, or reputable transport companies you recognise."
The problem of pirate taxis flares up every summer at Palma airport.
The problem of pirate taxis flares up every summer at Palma airport.
Britons warned against using illegal airport taxis in Spain
“Only use official registered or licensed taxis" is the advice from the British government.
More taxis for Palma this summer
The entire taxi fleet will operate without restriction from May to October.
Challenges and opportunities for Mallorca's tourism in 2024
The Tourist Tax has been a political hot potato since its introduction in 2016.
Taxi drivers outside parliament in Palma, Mallorca
Taxi drivers were out in force outside parliament on Tuesday.
Mallorca taxis defended against "multinational monopolies"
The Balearic parliament is calling for a law for the taxi and VTC sectors that will give taxis some guarantees.
The Uber Mallorca advance booking rule being maintained for now
The Balearic government is waiting for a court ruling about the present 30-minute rule.
British couple ripped off by taxi driver to Palma airport.
British couple ripped off by taxi driver to Palma airport.
An empty taxi rank in the very centre of Palma.
An empty taxi rank in the very centre of Palma.
The end of the Palma taxi nightmare
Local Police to have powers to impose sanctions and carry out inspections.
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Comment
A Taxi-ing problem
Taxi licences cost a fortune so it’s nigh impossible for young Mallorcans to take up the profession unless they are prepared to be in debt for decades or borrow their parent’s licence and car, which many do.
Anna Nicholas01/03/2024 13:08