Taxi Seville: City Council dismantles airport monopoly

For more than two decades, Seville's San Pablo Airport has been the scene of a monopoly exercised by the Hispalense Taxi Solidarity Association. This group exclusively controlled the Seville Airport taxi rank, limiting access to other drivers and affecting the quality of the Seville taxi service offered to passengers. Recently, the Seville City Council has taken decisive steps to end this situation, implementing a rotating shift system that promotes equity and improves the passenger experience.

End of the monopoly at Seville airport

The Seville City Council has decided to dismantle the monopoly that controlled the Seville Airport (San Pablo) taxi rank for over 25 years. This decision seeks to guarantee equal access for all Seville taxi drivers and improve the quality of the Seville airport taxi service offered to users.

Implementation of rotating shifts

Starting February 1, 2025, a rotating shift system will be implemented for the 1.800 licensed taxis in Seville. This system, approved by the Municipal Taxi Institute, will allow each taxi driver access to the airport rank at least four days a month, based on the operating license rest schedule. During the summer months, when demand is highest, the rotation will be adjusted to meet the needs of Seville Airport taxi passengers.

Reinforcement of surveillance

To ensure compliance with the new system and prevent the reappearance of monopolistic practices, strict surveillance has been established at the Seville Airport taxi rank. The local police will oversee the proper implementation of rotating shifts and ensure that all taxi drivers can operate without facing coercion or threats.

Reactions from the taxi sector

The implementation of rotating shifts has generated diverse reactions among taxi associations and political parties. While some support the measure, others express criticism and suggest additional adjustments.

Support from associations and political parties

The measure has received support from various taxi associations and political parties, including the People's Party (PP), the Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE), and the United Left (IU-Podemos). Seville's Mobility Delegate, Álvaro Pimentel, emphasized that this initiative seeks fair rotation, better coexistence among taxi drivers, and improved relations with other transportation alternatives. He also pledged to review the measure's effectiveness by the end of February to make possible adjustments to the Seville airport taxi service.

Criticism and demands for tariff adjustments

For its part, the consumer association Facua applauded the City Council's initiative, but has requested a review of the fixed fare of 25 euros applied to taxi rides from the airport in Seville, considering it could be excessive for some users.

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Conclusion

The Seville City Council's intervention to dismantle the monopoly at the Seville Airport taxi rank represents a significant step toward a fairer and more efficient service. The implementation of rotating shifts and increased surveillance ensure equal opportunities for all taxi drivers and improve the customer experience. At Eltaxi033, we align ourselves with these efforts, offering taxi services in Seville and airport transfers with professionalism and dedication, committed to providing the best transportation experience to our customers.