13 municipalities launch a joint taxi service on Mallorca

More flexibility: Taxi now crosses municipality borders

Starting this Sunday, September 14, something on Mallorca that many here have long considered overdue changes: 13 municipalities in the island's center and north have agreed to a joint taxi service. In short: you can now board in some towns and be picked up in the neighboring municipality — without having to walk far or wait for trains.

Who is participating?

Among the participants are Pollença, Alcúdia, Muro, Santa Margalida, sa Pobla, Inca, Alaró, Selva, Campanet, Petra and Escorca. The small municipalities Llubí and Binissalem are set to follow soon. I was at the town hall in Inca on Wednesday around 11 a.m.; a few taxi drivers stood with steaming espressos and talked aloud about whether this would change the night shift.

What changes exactly?

One unified fare is the keyword. The regional government has established a fare framework so that the same base prices apply everywhere. Goal: more cars on the road, fewer empty rides, and better service in towns that rarely see taxis. For commuters, older people, or visitors without their own car, this can genuinely simplify daily life.

At the presentation at the town hall, Housing and Mobility Minister José Luis Mateo stressed that the regulation benefits both residents and tourists alike. Inca's mayor spoke of a practical step, especially for communities without strong tourism. Representatives of the taxi associations called it a win-win solution: more stable work for drivers, more reliable connections for people.

A look ahead

Long-term, the plan is to codify the agreements into a legal framework that would establish a unified taxi-supply area for all of Mallorca. In addition, talks are underway about similar collaborations in the Palma Bay and in the Llevant region with Artà, Sant Llorenç and Son Servera.

Will everything run smoothly? Probably not right away. There will be days when a driver needs a little longer to understand his radio, or neighbors wonder whether the price is really the same everywhere. But anyone standing in front of the town hall on Sunday afternoon and hearing taxi horns in the distance will notice: this is a small, very practical step toward a more connected island.