The Balearic Government has activated the first sustainable labour mobility pilot plan in Calvià, which includes three additional buses on line 104 and a 17% increase in frequencies.
The Balearic Government has launched the first sustainable labour mobility pilot plan in Calvià, aimed at improving the commutes of workers in the tourism sector. The initiative, which started after a survey of nearly 400 employees from 24 hotels, has already yielded its first results: three more buses have been added to the TIB line 104, which connects Magaluf with Palma, and frequencies have increased by more than 17%. The number of users has grown by nearly 9%.
A first step towards sustainable mobility
The mayor of Calvià, Juan Antonio Amengual, explained that collaboration with the ministry was immediate. “They called us and asked if we wanted to participate in a transport pilot plan, and we said yes, of course,” he noted. Amengual emphasised that the important thing is having started: “This is a first step, and to start walking, you have to take a first step.”
“This is a first step, and to start walking, you have to take a first step”
The plan not only affects public transport but also aims to reduce the use of private vehicles. The participating hotels have begun to implement measures such as promoting carpooling, adapting work schedules to public transport, providing bicycle and scooter parking, and even facilitating remote work where possible.
Involvement of the hotel sector
The president of the hoteliers of Palmanova-Magaluf, Mauricio Carballeda, has described the mobility of workers as “a priority directly related to the quality of employment, the competitiveness of our companies, and the sustainability of our municipality.” Carballeda added that “facilitating the mobility of our workers improves their quality of life, helps reduce emissions, and contributes to making our destination more efficient.”
“It is a priority directly related to the quality of employment, the competitiveness of our companies, and the sustainability of our municipality”
For the residents of Calvià, this initiative means relief from traffic jams and an improvement in connection with Palma, especially during peak season. Workers in the tourism sector, who often live in other municipalities, now have more options for commuting without relying on cars.
A future extendable to other islands
The Balearic Government will now study the possibility of extending this plan to other municipalities in the islands if the results continue to be positive. For now, Calvià becomes the testing ground for a strategy that could be replicated throughout the community. Hotels will continue to implement measures to reduce car usage, and the TIB will assess whether it is necessary to reinforce other lines.
The next review of the plan is scheduled for six months from now, when the data on attendance and worker satisfaction will be analysed. Until then, tourism workers in Calvià are already noticing the changes: more frequent buses and a real commitment from companies in the sector.
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