Ibiza Witnesses a Dramatic Drop in Vehicle Landings as Public Transport Use Soars

In the latest bid to ease Ibiza's bustling summer streets, vehicle arrivals on the island via maritime routes have plummeted by a spectacular 13.7% over the past two years. The reduction follows new regulations aimed at limiting vehicular traffic on the island. From May to July this year, the Port of Ibiza recorded 129,434 vehicle movements, a stark decrease from 149,966 during the same stretch in 2024. This sharp decline aligns with a booming increase in public transport usage, as the bus network counted 699,591 more passengers this year—a notable 22.7% surge compared to last year. Mobility official Mariano Juan highlights that these figures reflect the successful implementation of the strategy to lower vehicle pressure while boosting public transit. Meanwhile, the vehicle quota (reduced from 4,000 to 3,500) hasn't reached capacity this year, a shift from August 2025 when it maxed out for 25 days. The ongoing season will be key to determining if this trend endures.