Spain

• Arriva has a strong foundation for long-term growth 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.

The rapidly growing population in Madrid, and the opening up of major cities to bus tendering are providing excellent opportunities for growth for Arriva.

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.

2008
We acquired Madrid bus operator Empresa de Blas y Cia S.L., one of the largest privately owned contractors to the Madrid transport authority. The acquisition included a 30 per cent stake in a major, newly-constructed transport hub in south west Madrid, and a Bus and Truck business providing service and maintenance functions.

Want to know more?

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

Arriva Spain: the statistics

• 410 vehicles
• 1,020 employees