Candelaria Awarded for Accessible Taxi Service at FECAM Awards

The Tenerife municipality receives an award in the Governance category for its shared accessible taxi service, launched in 2009.

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The municipality of Candelaria has been honored at the first edition of the FECAM Awards for its Shared Accessible Taxi initiative, receiving recognition in the Governance, Administration, and Public Management category.

The urban and on-demand transport service, launched in 2009, was distinguished for its contribution to improving mobility and connectivity between the midlands and other parts of the municipality. The mayor of Candelaria, Mari Brito, expressed her satisfaction with this recognition, highlighting the service's evolution to meet the population's needs and facilitate more accessible public transport.
The award ceremony took place this Wednesday, October 21st, during the gala for the first FECAM Awards. The event also recognized four other municipal projects from the city councils of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Agüimes, Vilaflor de Chasna, and El Rosario.
Furthermore, personalities and institutions from the Canary Islands were honored for their contribution and commitment to Canarian municipalism.
Based on information from the official source: Ayuntamiento de Candelaria (22/10/2026)