Taxi Services Return to Los Silos After Three-Year Absence

Taxi services have returned to Los Silos, a town of nearly 4,800 people in Tenerife’s Isla Baja region. This is a major boost for local connectivity, as residents have long relied on a single bus line that only runs every 30 minutes. According to El Día, the town now has an eight-seater taxi for the first time in three years, filling a gap that had made getting around difficult for many locals.

The new 24/7 service is run by Jerónimo Díaz, who took over the town’s only taxi license after the previous owner retired for health reasons. The vehicle is fully accessible for passengers with reduced mobility, which is a vital resource for the town’s aging population. Many elderly residents rely on the service for essential errands, such as medical appointments, banking, and grocery shopping—trips that are often challenging due to the area's hilly terrain and the distance between the town center and the coast.

To keep the service sustainable, Díaz is also catering to tourists and hikers. He offers transport to Erjos for those looking to hike through the laurel forests, as well as long-distance trips to Tenerife North Airport. After navigating the complex paperwork required to transfer the license, the service is now becoming a key part of the local transport network.

While the service is currently managed from a temporary location behind the old San Sebastián convent, it will soon move to a permanent taxi stand next to the building. Night trips after 10:00 p.m. require a prior reservation. Residents can book a ride by calling 689 157 507. For Díaz, who previously worked in the hospitality industry in the south of the island, this new role offers a better quality of life and the chance to work in his own community while solving a long-standing transport problem for his neighbors.