The provincial organization fully supports the demands of the Andalusian employers' association, Fedintra, which at its recent extraordinary general assembly highlighted the urgent need for support measures for the sector. This situation is particularly critical in the province of Cádiz, where road transport is essential for daily mobility and for the region's tourism and productive dynamism.
The business structure of the sector in Cádiz, predominantly composed of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), means that rising energy costs directly impact their operational expenses, severely compromising their viability. Buses, in particular, play a strategic role in connecting urban and rural areas, facilitating access to educational and work centers, and supporting tourist activity, especially during peak seasons.
The sustained increase in diesel prices threatens to strain the entire value chain linked to tourism, from visitor arrivals to the operation of excursions, events, and transfers.
ASOBUS also agrees with Fedintra on the imperative need to review essential public contracts, such as those for school transport and regular services, to adapt them to cost fluctuations. Maintaining current contractual conditions, they warn, would place unsustainable economic pressure on companies, with the consequent risk of service deterioration.
Given the current scenario of international instability and volatility in energy markets, the provincial association urges administrations to provide a coordinated response. They call for direct aid, incentives for fleet modernization, and policies that promote the transition to more efficient and sustainable transport models.
The transport sector in the province of Cádiz comprises approximately 60 companies, manages a fleet of nearly 800 vehicles, and generates over 1,500 direct jobs. This makes it a highly relevant economic actor and an essential service for territorial cohesion and the economic development of the region, especially for tourism, one of its main drivers.
