Impact Level: Notification
Locations Affected: Peristeri, Glyfada, Nea Smyrni, Kallithea, Marousi, Piraeus, Athens, Greece
Tracking Id: RINTP2969267041
Description:
As per reports, taxi drivers in Attica, including areas such as Athens, Piraeus, Marousi, Kallithea, Nea Smyrni, Glyfada, and Peristeri, have extended their ongoing 24 hour strike until Friday (05 December), prolonging the industrial action that began on Wednesday (03 December).
• The strike was initially planned as a two day mobilisation but has now been extended due to unresolved sectoral issues and ongoing negotiations with government authorities.
• The Panhellenic Federation of Professional Taxi Drivers warned that additional protests may occur after the holiday period if their demands remain unaddressed.
• Drivers are requesting an extension of the national electric mobility obligation for taxis until 2035, citing the financial burden and operational challenges associated with earlier deadlines.
Background:
The sector is also calling for stricter oversight of multinational ride hailing applications, claiming that unfair competition and project theft by E I X rental vehicles undermine regulated taxi services.
Additional demands include tariff adjustments, fair tax treatment, renegotiation of rules governing entry of loaded taxis into special traffic lanes, and progress on pending elements of the fundraising bill.
Impact:
• The absence of taxi services across Greece is likely to significantly affect mobility for residents, commuters, and visitors, particularly those who rely on taxis for airport transfers, medical appointments, and late-night transport.
• The strike may create increased demand for buses, metro services, and private vehicles, leading to potential congestion around major transport hubs, city centers, and tourist areas.
• Travelers with early morning or late evening schedules may face difficulties in reaching destinations where public transport options are limited or less frequent.
• Business operations dependent on taxi logistics, hotel services, and courier activities may also face delays.
• If demonstrations take place in multiple cities, there may be localized traffic diversions or temporary road blockages near protest sites, contributing to additional travel delays.
Recommendations:
• Residents and visitors are advised to plan travel in advance, particularly for airport transfers, medical visits, or essential appointments.
• Public transport users are advised to allow additional time for travel due to higher passenger volumes and check schedules for potential modifications.
• Businesses dependent on taxi logistics are advised to adjust schedules and communicate with clients about possible delays.
• It is advised to monitor further updates via Panhellenic Federation of Professional Taxi Drivers (POIATA)’s website (http://www.poiata.gr) ; Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport’s website (www.yme.gov.gr) and Athens Urban Transport Organization (OASA)’s website (http://www.oasa.gr).
Sources:
• https://www.protothema.gr/greece/article/1737127/horis-taxi-i-athina-kai-tin-pebti-nea-24ori-apergia/?utm_source=rss
• https://www.liberal.gr/ellada/horis-taxi-i-athina-kai-tin-pempti-nea-24ori-apergia
