The Association of Professional Drivers Taxi Sant Josep has submitted a letter to the City Council of Sant Josep, highlighting the need to take immediate action to address the growing demand for cab service and curb illegal transport in the municipality. Among the most relevant proposals are the increase in the number of temporary licenses to 250 and the elimination or reduction of the fee associated with these authorizations. The association points out that the temporary licensing plans applied in previous years have not been able to meet the demand, especially during the summer season. The document emphasizes that the lack of available cabs has led to a significant increase in illegal transport, with more than 1,400 pirate vehicles operating in 2024 according to their estimates. The document proposes an increase to 250 temporary licenses, an increase that, although they consider minimal, could help meet some of the pent-up demand. This adjustment, they argue, would be essential to improve the user experience and reduce the negative impact on the municipality’s tourist image.
Elimination or reduction of the royalty
Another central point is the request to eliminate or reduce the municipal fee applied to temporary licenses. The association’s representatives argue that the sector’s operating costs, including insurance, maintenance, fuel and vehicle acquisition, have grown unsustainably. Relieving this fee would allow license holders to operate under better economic conditions.
A more efficient and accessible system
The association also stresses the need to streamline administrative procedures for temporary licenses. They propose that the City Council implement an efficient system that allows authorizations to be available well in advance of the start of the season, avoiding delays that affect both drivers and users. The lack of sufficient cabs not only affects residents who depend on this service for their daily activities, but also tourists, who often face long waits or are forced to resort to more expensive illegal options. This situation, according to the association, damages the image of Sant Josep as a quality tourist destination.
A call to action
The Association of Professional Drivers Taxi Sant Josep concludes its letter with a call to the City Council to consider their proposals and take decisive action to improve public transport service in the municipality. “It is time to act to ensure an efficient service in line with the needs of the population,” the document states. These proposals seek to ensure that Sant Josep has a fleet of cabs sufficient and prepared to meet the demands of a municipality whose tourist growth requires sustainable and effective mobility solutions.
