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By Boat Instead of the Road: Palma's Water Bus — a Reality Check

Environmental standards for Palma’s water bus: NOx reduction

The service mandates NOx-reducing tech; electric or hybrid options are being explored and assessed.

Published: September 30, 2026
By Boat Instead of the Road: Palma's Water Bus — a Reality Check

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What environmental standards apply to the water buses in Palma?

The Balearic Port Authority requires boats to use technologies that reduce NOx emissions. Whether the fleet will be electric or hybrid is still under discussion, but the NOx criterion is an important part of the environmental assessment.

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