Ibiza keeps public transport free for card holders
On the island of Ibiza, public transport is set to stay free for island card holders in 2027: the Island Council of Ibiza earmarks more than €6 million for their journeys in a budget proposal presented on 14 November 2026.
The council plans nearly €16.1 million for public transport and fare discounts overall. Its proposed budget is about €26.9 million higher than in 2026, an increase of nearly 15%. Council president Vicent Marí says a growing population is increasing demand for services and infrastructure.
More than 61% of the budget is directed to areas including social care, transport, education and the fire service. Social care, family and equality are allocated €45.46 million. That includes €12.9 million for care for children, €2.55 million more than in 2026. The plans include care for unaccompanied foreign children and places for siblings, so they need not be separated because of their ages.
The proposal also sets aside €4.6 million in 2027 to start a waste reduction plan expected to cost €74 million over nine years. Marí says the aim is to produce less rubbish, sort it better and recycle more, easing pressure on Ca na Putxa.
Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com