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Palma Backs 2026 Bus Fare Hike for Non-Residents

Officials say sharply higher operating costs since 2019 justify the change.

Overview

  • Single EMT tickets are slated to rise from €2 to €3 in 2026 for passengers without an island residency, primarily tourists and second-home owners.
  • Registered residents will continue to use Palma’s public transport at no cost under the existing free-pass policy.
  • Palma’s city council has accepted the EMT proposal, with final ratification still required in a plenary vote.
  • Whether the current airport (€5) and port (€3) fares will also increase remains undecided.
  • EMT cites a near 44% jump in operating expenses since 2019 and a structurally deficit service, with more than 60 million riders on 40 lines reported in 2024.