The Consell d’Eivissa has opened administrative proceedings against the holders of two taxi licences after inspectors detected two vehicles allegedly providing journeys at prices agreed in advance without applying the taximeter.
The cases were identified during a special nighttime inspection operation carried out on Saturday after the island council received indications that some public-service vehicles could be applying fares contrary to the regulations.
Two Journeys With Prices Agreed in Advance
In the first case, inspectors found that a taxi was operating with its taximeter switched off. According to the inspection findings, the driver had agreed a €75 fare for a journey between an entertainment venue in the municipality of Sant Josep de sa Talaia and Sant Antoni de Portmany.
A second taxi was detected carrying out a similar journey. Inspectors found that a price of €100 had been agreed in advance for the service.
The proceedings were initiated on the basis of the inspectors' findings and statements from the passengers involved.
Licence Holders Could Face €401 Fines
The holders of the two taxi licences could each face a €401 administrative penalty.
At this stage, however, the proceedings are still open and the €401 amounts should not be described as confirmed fines.
The inspections form part of the Consell's efforts to monitor compliance within Ibiza's regulated taxi service, particularly in areas where demand is highest.
Nighttime Inspections to Continue
The Consell has said it will continue carrying out unannounced nighttime inspections in areas with high passenger demand, entertainment zones and around Ibiza Airport.
The stated aim is to ensure compliance with the applicable regulations, protect passengers' rights and maintain fair competition within the island's transport sector.
The taxi regulations require the vehicle's taximeter to be available and visible to passengers.
Consell Calls for Responsibility Across the Sector
Ibiza's Director of Transport, Roberto Algaba, has called on taxi licence holders to ensure that this type of conduct does not occur.
He described the cases as isolated behaviour and stressed that they should not be taken as representative of the majority of taxi professionals on the island.
The Consell has also highlighted the resources being devoted to combating illegal passenger transport and said it is continuing to monitor regulated services alongside those efforts.
The two cases will now proceed through the corresponding administrative process, with the final outcome still pending.