ALSA has announced 50 free training scholarships for people in Ibiza who want to qualify as professional bus drivers. The programme covers the full cost of obtaining the driving licence required to operate buses and the initial Certificate of Professional Competence (CAP) for passenger transport, with the possibility of employment after successful completion of the training.

Announced on 16 October 2026, the initiative aims to prepare new drivers to meet ALSA's staffing needs on the island. Candidates who complete the course successfully and obtain the necessary qualifications may be offered employment, subject to the company's recruitment requirements.

The programme includes training delivered by accredited professionals and an individualised induction plan to support new employees as they join the company.

What the Free Training Programme Includes

The scholarship covers the full cost of two essential qualifications for professional bus drivers:

• Class D driving licence: The licence required to drive buses.

• Initial passenger-transport CAP: The Certificate of Professional Competence required for professional passenger transport.

Participants will receive professional training and support throughout the process. Those who successfully complete the programme and obtain the required qualifications can be considered for employment with ALSA in Ibiza, up to the number of drivers the company needs.

The announcement does not establish that every scholarship recipient is guaranteed a job regardless of the outcome of the training or the company's recruitment requirements.

Who Can Apply for the Scholarships?

Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Be at least 24 years old.

• Hold a Class B driving licence with a minimum of 10 points.

• Live in Ibiza and provide a certificate of municipal registration (certificado de empadronamiento).

• Have an aptitude for customer service and working with passengers.

The selection process includes a personal interview focused on candidates' competencies and a practical driving test using a passenger car.

People interested in applying should review the full conditions through ALSA's official employment portal before submitting their application.

Employment Opportunities in Ibiza's Bus Transport Sector

The scholarships come as ALSA seeks to meet its need for professional drivers on the island. The company has said that successful candidates who obtain the required qualifications may join its workforce until the necessary driving positions have been filled.

The programme offers a route into the profession for eligible residents who do not yet hold the qualifications required to drive buses commercially.

However, applicants should distinguish between receiving a training scholarship and securing a job. The published conditions link potential recruitment to successful completion of the training, obtaining the required qualifications and the company's staffing needs.

How to Apply

Applications and further information are available through the ALSA employment portal.

Programme: 50 free bus driver training scholarships
Location: Ibiza
Minimum age: 24
Driving licence required: Class B, with at least 10 points
Residency requirement: Resident in Ibiza, with proof of registration
Training funded: Class D driving licence and initial passenger-transport CAP
Selection: Competency-based interview and practical driving test
Employment: Potential recruitment after successful qualification, according to ALSA's staffing needs

Applicants should consult the official vacancy information for the application procedure and any additional conditions. A closing date and training timetable were not specified in the reports reviewed.