Taxi drivers in Greece’s Attica region, led by the SATA union, have announced a 48-hour strike on February 3-4, 2026, protesting the mandatory shift to electric vehicles for new taxi licenses and seeking extensions, better support, and access to bus lanes amid failed talks with the Transport Ministry. Drivers plan a march to the Prime Minister’s office, with participation expected from Thessaloniki.
Tag: green transition Greece
Greece launches a major 2026 subsidy program offering up to €30,000 for new electric or low-emission vehicles under the Climate and Social Plan. Aimed at transport-vulnerable groups—families with children, island/mountain residents, people with disabilities, low-income students, and small businesses—the initiative requires scrapping old polluting cars. Benefits include direct subsidies, state-guaranteed 10-year loans, and extra support for charging infrastructure. With Greece’s vehicle fleet averaging 17+ years old, this socially equitable push accelerates electromobility, reduces emissions, and modernizes transport nationwide.
