Chauffeurs serving high-net-worth individuals and corporate events report being frequently stopped by the Guàrdia Urbana and Mossos d'Esquadra. These inspections can last up to 25 minutes, leaving VIP passengers waiting inside the vehicles while officers verify credentials.
“"Clients end up believing we are an illegal service. Barcelona is losing conventions because of this."
With nearly 1,800 vehicles impounded in Barcelona throughout 2025, the VTC-Gran Turisme Catalunya association is calling for a new legal framework. They advocate for a specific 'high-disposition vehicle' status to distinguish professional chauffeurs from app-based ride-hailing services.
