Spain

• Arriva has established and successful operations in Spain.
• We operate bus services in Galicia, in Madrid, and on the island of Mallorca.

Outside the main cities, the Spanish bus market is fragmented, with fixed concessions which are now beginning to expire.

There are opportunities for Arriva for organic growth and as major Spanish cities gradually open up for tendering.

Bus operations

1999
Arriva entered the Spanish bus market in Galicia. Our services cover three of the four provinces in the region - La Coruña, Lugo and Ourense - including part of the famous Santiago pilgrimage route. We are now focusing on working with the metropolitan transport authorities to develop our operations in La Coruña and Ferrol.

2002
We began bus service operations in Mallorca. Our Autocares Mallorca and Bus Nord operations cover the northern and western parts of the island, linking the capital Palma with towns such as Soller, Inca and Alcúdia.

2007
We acquired two Madrid-based bus companies, Esfera providing school contract and private hire bus services and coach operator Autocares Fray Escoba.

Want to know more?

• Visit the Spanish website www.arriva.es (in Spanish)
• Download the Spanish factsheet (in English)

Arriva Spain: the statistics

• 200 vehicles
• 350 employees