The initial two units are now operating on lines 110 (Santa Cruz – Costa Adeje) and 112 (Santa Cruz – Los Cristianos). These will be joined progressively by another 11 double-decker buses next week, also covering line 108 (Santa Cruz – Icod de los Vinos) in the north of the island.
The president of the Cabildo de Tenerife, Rosa Dávila, highlighted that these 13 buses represent "an unprecedented leap in Titsa's capacity", increasing seating from 59 to 85 per trip, a 44% rise. They are expected to add two million more seats annually to the northern and southern highways.
Dávila detailed that these three lines (110, 112, and 108) transported four million passengers in 2025, a figure expected to rise to six million with the new vehicles. Over the past three years, the Cabildo has invested 125 million euros in acquiring 351 buses, doubling the public transport offering.
The Minister of Mobility, Eulalia García, explained that the vehicles were handcrafted to suit Tenerife's characteristics and incorporate advanced safety and driving assistance systems. Titsa set new records in 2025, serving 87 million users.
The goal is to foster a public transport culture and encourage citizens to use it for their daily commutes to work or university.
The introduction of these buses was accompanied by a specific training program for 90 drivers, 60 of whom have already completed the course. The CEO of TITSA, Victoria Padilla, expressed the company's pride in this visible improvement for the public.
The double-decker buses feature safety systems such as blind-spot detection, emergency automatic braking, lane departure warning, and Mirror Cam side cameras. They also include interior security cameras and the Alcolock system, which prevents the vehicle from starting if the driver tests positive for alcohol.
This fleet renewal is part of a comprehensive overhaul that has introduced 351 buses in three years, positioning TITSA among Spain's most modern fleets. An additional 57 buses are expected this year and 25 in 2027, five of which will also be double-deckers, bringing the total to 18.
The total investment exceeds 125 million euros and has reduced the fleet's emissions by over 7%. The island's public transport is experiencing its best historical period, with 87 million passengers last year.
