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Labor dispute in medical transport: Eleven disciplinary proceedings after driver refusals

Why Mallorca’s ambulance driver dispute escalated

A dispute over new ambulances in Mallorca has led to disciplinary cases, with licence requirements and staff training at the centre.

Published: April 22, 2026
Labor dispute in medical transport: Eleven disciplinary proceedings after driver refusals

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Why is there a dispute over ambulance drivers in Mallorca?

The dispute centres on new ambulances that some drivers say they are not qualified or contractually prepared to drive. The Balearic Health Authority has opened disciplinary proceedings after refusals to operate the vehicles. At the heart of the problem are vehicle weight, licence requirements and whether staff training and contracts were properly aligned.

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