Unified Taxi Tariff Now Also in Binissalem and Llubí

A Step Toward Better Mobility – And Calm for Waiting Passengers

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Early Monday morning, as the bakeries in Binissalem were still setting out bread for the weekly market, the decision was made: Binissalem and Llubí are now part of the unified taxi tariff, which is already in place in several neighboring communities. For many here, that means less waiting at the stop and more flexibility for spontaneous rides – especially on weekends when the market square is full at 9:00 a.m.

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What changes concretely?

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Drivers from both towns may in the future also pick up passengers outside their municipality. The goal is simple: shorter waiting times, fewer empty trips and a more reliable offering in the evenings and in the early morning. The municipalities speak of improved networking – and of fewer empty taxis that otherwise rely on their next ride.

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Practically this means: If you get in at Plaça de Binissalem, the taxi can also drive on to Palma or neighboring places, without formal hurdles in the way. In Llubí, as a driver told me on the way to the gas station, one hopes that the night service can be organized more reliably.

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How does the street react?

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In a conversation with two taxi drivers who stood in front of the town hall on a Tuesday at 5:30 p.m., mixed feelings emerged. One was happy about more ride options, the other worried about clear rules for deployments and about the distribution of queues at events. The municipal administrations emphasize that the collaboration is accompanied: new permits, coordinated tariffs and oversight by the local police should ensure fairness.

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A small everyday benefit: For tourists and locals it should become easier, especially when a late bus is cancelled or the market lasts longer. More flexibility often also means less stress – and that is not a bad thing.

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Looking ahead

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Whether the system actually runs more smoothly will become apparent in the coming weeks. What will be decisive are clear procedures for deployments, transparent prices and a fair distribution of routes. The local hope is that the connection between villages and the town improves – without displacing small, local providers.

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I will continue to listen in the coming days: at the bus stop, at the weekly market and in cafés. If you have an experience – positive or critical – feel free to write. This helps to understand the changes realistically.