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HOSBEC Calls for a 21st-Century Mobility Strategy for the Valencian Community

 

Valencian Community / 28 February 2026

 

The HOSBEC (Business Association of Hotels and Tourism of the Valencian Community) has issued an urgent appeal to public administrations and mobility sector stakeholders to lead a transition towards a modern, efficient and forward-looking transport model.

 

The call follows news of potential mobilisations by various groups involved in urban and interurban mobility — disputes that could impact the competitiveness and tourism image of the Valencian Community.

 

HOSBEC President Fede Fuster stressed that confrontation cannot define the future of transport in one of Europe’s leading international destinations.

 

“We cannot adopt a passive attitude,” said Fuster. “Taxis and ride-hailing services cannot be enemies but essential pieces of the same puzzle.”

 

In a region that prioritises public transport, promotes low-emission zones (LEZs) and welcomes millions of international visitors each year, HOSBEC argues that the debate must focus on the user — not on licences or labour disputes.

 

“The 21st-century resident and tourist is looking for safety, immediacy and quality,” Fuster added. “It is pointless to demand millions in airport investment or high-speed rail if we cannot guarantee efficient onward transport without long waits.”

 

HOSBEC believes both the taxi sector and ride-hailing platforms are necessary components of a modern mobility ecosystem. The association points out that coexistence models already function successfully in hundreds of cities worldwide.

 

“While autonomous vehicles are already operating in some countries, here we remain locked in sterile conflicts that leave only one loser: the user,” said Fuster.

 

The tourism body is calling for smart regulation that allows transport supply to adapt in real time to demand — particularly at airports and railway stations — while maintaining excellence in service, sustainability through ECO and zero-emission fleets, and strong customer care standards.

 

For the tourism sector, mobility is not a secondary issue but a key pillar of destination reputation.

“A destination’s image is built from the moment travellers arrive,” Fuster concluded. “21st-century mobility means putting residents and tourists at the heart of every decision. We want efficient services, exemplary coexistence and transport that strengthens our tourism competitiveness.”