Mallorca: Palma plans 230 electric bikes for 2027
Mallorca’s capital, Palma, plans 230 electric bikes and 23 new BiciPalma stations for 2027, extending the bike-hire scheme to the Paseo Marítimo and Playa de Palma. Palma City Council presented the plans on Wednesday, 11 November, in a 224.7 million euro mobility budget for 2027. The proposed budget is 12.6% higher than the previous year’s and also covers buses and municipal parking.
More bikes and parking
The new stations form the fourth phase of BiciPalma’s expansion, which is expected to start operating in 2027. The budget also sets aside 600,000 euros to replace outdated bikes with electric models. To run the larger network, the council plans 12 new posts: eight BiciPalma staff, three mechanics and a control-room operator.
The s’Aigua Dolça car park is due to open with 71 spaces for residents. The budget also includes plans for new or expanded car parks elsewhere in Palma.
Electric buses and a free-fare decision
Palma’s municipal bus operator, the Palma Municipal Transport Company (EMT), has a proposed budget of 149 million euros. Nearly 8 million euros would buy ten articulated electric buses. The operator also expects to have 1,038 employees in 2027, up 55 on the number projected for the end of 2026.
Whether bus travel stays free depends on the Spanish central government continuing its support. The budget provides for 32.9 million euros to fund free fares if that support continues in 2027. EMT is also seeking payments still owed for 2025 and 2026.
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Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com