Service disruptions reported in Ibiza and Menorca

Residents in Ibiza and Menorca are reporting significant service disruptions regarding public transport and building infrastructure.

In Ibiza, the Cala Tarida and Cala d'Hort neighborhood associations have denounced issues with ALSA bus services. Complaints include lack of punctuality, unannounced schedule changes, and instances where buses fail to arrive at designated stops. Residents report waiting up to an hour for transport, affecting daily commutes and school trips. Families have also noted issues with school transport, such as vehicle changes and malfunctioning air conditioning. ALSA stated that buses are operating according to established schedules, a claim the association disputes.

In Menorca, elevator maintenance companies are facing backlash due to delays in repairs and necessary upgrades. New industrial regulations (Royal Decree 355/2024) require many of the island's 1,725 elevators to undergo modifications. This regulatory pressure, combined with technical sector saturation and global logistics issues, has caused delays. Otis, a major maintenance provider on the island, has been a primary target of complaints from property managers and residents, particularly elderly citizens who face mobility challenges when elevators are out of service.