Torrevieja speeds up rollout of Mobility Agents with leasing contract for scooter fleet
Key facts: 10 leased scooters, €159,999 budget for 48 months, 20 Mobility Agents to start in early 2026
What the council approved
The Torrevieja City Council has approved the procurement file to lease 10 scooter-type motorcycles for a newly created Cuerpo de agentes de Movilidad Urbana (Urban Mobility Agents). The scooters will be used by 20 mobility agents - who will operate in shifts – when the service is launched in early 2026.
Contract basics
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Vehicles | 10 scooter motorcycles (emergency lights, roadworthy) |
| Lease length | 48 months (4 years), no extension |
| Budget | €159,999 (base of tender) |
| Services included | Maintenance, repairs, breakdown assistance, full insurance |
| Planned service start | Q1 2026 |
Why scooters – and why now?
Federico Alarcón, secretary of the government board and councillor for Citizen Security, explained to local media that the ten scooters are sufficient as 20 mobility agents will alternate shifts. The contract ensures the fleet is maintained and fully insured for safe, uninterrupted operation.
This investment supports the formal creation of a mobility team intended to relieve the Police Local of routine traffic tasks so they can focus on other priority duties. It also responds to recurring traffic pressure in key moments, such as school drop-off and pick-up times.
Who are the Mobility Agents? Roles and limits
Torrevieja approved the creation of mobility agent positions earlier in the year: a general negotiation body approved 21 new posts in May, and the council is moving forward with procurement to provide equipment.
Main duties
- Regulate, order and control traffic flow
- Manage access at educational centers and supervise school peak hours
- Monitor loading/unloading zones and parking bays (vados)
- Guard public transport stops and lanes
- Issue fines and administrative sanctions related to traffic
Legal status and limits
- Agents are municipal civil servants categorized typically as C2 (lower than Police Local requirements).
- They are agents of the authority only for imposing traffic sanctions.
- They do not carry weapons, handcuffs or defensive equipment; they cannot make arrests or process criminal investigations outside traffic duties.
- They may assist in emergencies, cooperating with other security forces, but cannot exercise full police powers in criminal matters.
Hiring timeline and requirements
According to Alarcón, the hiring bases (convocation rules) should be ready before the end of this year, with the selection process and onboarding to follow so the new mobility service can begin in the first quarter of 2026.
While Torrevieja’s exact recruitment requirements remain to be published,typical requirements in Spanish municipalities for similar posts include:
- Educational requirement: ESO (compulsory secondary education) or equivalent
- Driving licenses: A2 (motorcycles up to permitted power) and conventional B license
- Physical fitness and absence of criminal records
Context: why these agents matter for Torrevieja
The mobility agent figure has been part of Spanish local governance law since the Ley de Bases de Régimen Local (2003) for municipalities that qualify as “gran población” (large population). Torrevieja has met that condition as 2006.
With the Police Local now strengthened to roughly 180 officers after years of recruiting and consolidating staff, mobility agents are expected to:
- Free up police resources from routine traffic control and administrative tasks
- Provide dedicated coverage for traffic peaks, school zones and public transport lanes
- Improve daily circulation management and response to citizens’ traffic complaints
What to expect next
- Publication of the hiring bases before year-end.
- Selection and training of the new mobility agents.
- delivery and commissioning of the leased scooter fleet.
- Service launch aimed for Q1 2026.
Residents can expect more visible traffic regulation in key areas and times once the team is operational, while the Police Local can redirect resources to more complex security tasks.