Canary Islands 2026 Annual Road Transport Inspection Plan

Overview

The Canary Islands government has officially approved its 2026 Annual Road Transport Inspection Plan, a move crucial for maintaining safety, fairness, and quality in the region’s transport sector. Announced during a session on December 1, 2025, this plan aims to:

• Unify inspection criteria across the islands
• Combat illegal transport activities
• Bolster fair competition

Key Focus Areas

• Strict enforcement against unlicensed passenger and cargo services, especially those operating without proper permits at ports, airports, and popular tourist sites.
• Targeting irregular taxi activities, unapproved vehicle rentals with drivers (VTC), and illegal tourist transport, which have surged with the region's booming tourism industry.
• Improving oversight on the maintenance of transport permits and the safety of school and minors’ transportation.

Implementation Strategies

• Authorities will coordinate closely with law enforcement and other agencies.
• Conduct vehicle checks in strategic locations like ports and airports.
• Carry out inspections at company headquarters.

Objectives

This proactive approach aims not only to reduce fraud and unfair practices but also to foster better employment conditions and a more orderly transportation system.

Monitoring and Reporting

• The plan will be monitored regularly.
• Results will be shared with insular authorities.

Outcome

These measures will contribute to a safer, more transparent transport sector across the Canary Islands.