This March, 1,408 requests logged for summertime driving authorisation

The Office of Mobility of the Consell de Formentera reports that during the month of March, 1,408 vehicles were cleared to be driven on local roads during the formentera.eco regulatory period, which will run this year from 1 June to 30 September. Of the 1,408 authorisations, 145 were requested by residents and the other 1,263 by visitors.

The figures represent a year-on-year uptick of 30%. Last March, 1,085 vehicles received the authorisation, 108 of which belonged to residents. In the words of Rafael González, mobility councillor, "these data show that formentera.eco is well-established and well-known, indicate a promising tourist season ahead and confirm the importance of this regulation".

In the plenary session yesterday, Friday, decision-makers handed definitive approval to a tax ordinance regulating formentera.eco fees. Formentera will now send news of the approval to the Official Gazette of the Balearic Islands (BOIB) and the new rate will take effect once announced in the BOIB. The Consell d'Entitats voted to set the daily rate at €6 for cars (€30 minimum) and €3 for motorcycles (€15 minimum). Until now, those requesting authorisation paid the 2022 rate: €3/day for cars (€15 minimum) and €1.50/day for motorcycles (€7.50 minimum).

1 April 2023
Office of Communication
Consell de Formentera