The Government, through the Mallorca Transport Consortium, has completed improvement works at the Intermodal Station's bus bays. The project has allowed for the addition of one more stop, increasing from 29 to 30, and optimising the distribution of intercity lines.
This week, Palma Intermodal Station has a new bus bay, following improvement works driven by the Mallorca Transport Consortium (CTM). The completed project has increased the operational capacity of the infrastructure, which now has 30 bays, and reorganised the distribution of lines to streamline vehicle movements and enhance traveller comfort.
According to the Ministry of Housing, Territory and Mobility, the new configuration aims to adapt the station to current mobility needs, in a context of constant growth in user numbers. In June alone, one million people used the bus bays at the Intermodal, while the entire facility — including train and metro services — recorded 1.6 million users.
The station serves 25 intercity bus lines from TIB, in addition to rail connections. The expansion and redistribution of the bays respond to the increase in passengers arriving or departing Palma via public transport, a trend that the Government aims to continue promoting with new investments.
The construction of the new bus bay is part of the 'Islands in Transformation' infrastructure plan and has been funded by resources from the insularity factor of the Special Regime of the Balearic Islands. This is a financial allocation that compensates the Islands for their status as an insular territory and is dedicated to projects improving mobility and other infrastructures.
The Ministry has highlighted that the reorganisation not only increases capacity but also facilitates bus movements within the station, reducing wait times and complicated manoeuvres. For users, the new layout aims to make locating their line more intuitive and streamline access to vehicles.
Improvements at the Intermodal do not stop here. The CTM continues with the works for a new user service office, which will feature a larger, accessible, and functional space. New restrooms are also planned, along with the installation of a bicycle parking area, aiming to promote intermodality with sustainable transport means.
This initiative is part of a broader plan by the Government to modernise Mallorca's main transport station. In recent years, bus bays have been renovated, signage improved, and digital information services for travellers have been incorporated. The expectation is that, once all works are completed, the Intermodal will offer a user experience comparable to that of major European stations.
For Palma residents and those living in municipalities connected by TIB lines, the new bus bay and reorganisation provide relief during peak hours, when passenger influx is at its highest. The station, located in the heart of the capital, is the main connection point between the intercity bus network, the Sóller train, the metro, and EMT lines.
Investment in transport infrastructure is one of the Government's priorities, which it considers key to reducing road congestion and advancing towards more sustainable mobility. With the new bus bay, the Intermodal gains capacity to accommodate the anticipated growth in demand over the coming years.
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