Alsa, the company behind the public transport service on Ibiza, has achieved a significant milestone with 4.9 million travel journeys recorded since April. This marks an impressive rise of one million journeys compared to the same period last year, reflecting a 26.4 percent increase, according to data from the Consell. This surge has prompted Alsa to implement a robust response plan, ensuring operational capacities meet the island's bustling tourist demand.
Since launching the new service on April 1, Alsa has amplified its resources, reshaping the bus lines to meet the growing expectations of tourists and locals alike. August alone witnessed a staggering 1.25 million users, a substantial 40.2 percent rise from August of the previous year. Other months have seen similar spikes, with increases ranging from 2.4 to 36.5 percent.
To accommodate this demand, the workforce at Alsa has expanded dramatically. The company has onboarded 220 additional drivers, substantially raising its staff count on the island to 390 employees. This increase includes not only drivers but also essential support staff across workshops and offices.
Alsa recognizes the cost of living challenges in Ibiza, offering housing support by directly leasing 270 rooms in 90 properties for their operational teams. Furthermore, over 500,000 euros have been channeled into specialist training programs, equipping the new recruits to handle the cutting-edge bus fleet.
Speaking of the fleet, Alsa's commitment to sustainability has seen the introduction of 70 brand-new buses, with 34 being zero-emission electrics and 36 hybrid Euro VI models. These buses have already prevented 505.7 tonnes of CO2 emissions. The fleet will soon be bolstered by 30 more electric units, pushing the electrification of their vehicles to 64 percent. This transformation places Ibiza firmly on the map as a greener, more efficient travel hub for clubbing aficionados from the UK.
