Greek taxi drivers in Athens and Thessaloniki are offering free transport to citizens attending memorial rallies for the victims of the Tempi rail disaster. As part of a broader strike and work stoppage, participating taxis—marked with special stickers—will provide complimentary rides to designated gathering points. This initiative reflects the solidarity of Greece’s taxi drivers with the victims’ families and the ongoing call for justice on the two-year anniversary of the tragedy.
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Athens, Greece – Taxi services across Attica are halted today as the Attica Taxi Drivers Syndicate (SATA) stages a 24-hour strike from 6:00 AM Wednesday to 6:00 AM Thursday. Drivers are protesting unfair competition from ride-hailing services like Uber and Bolt, demanding better enforcement of fare regulations, tax reforms, and a delay in the mandatory shift to electric taxis. SATA has called for nationwide support, urging unions across Greece to join their fight. The strike is expected to cause major disruptions, particularly at airports and transit hubs.
Athens taxi drivers, represented by their union SATA, plan a work stoppage on January 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and a protest march to the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure. The action aims to advocate for changes in the traffic code, allowing loaded taxis to use bus lanes.
Taxi drivers have been given a three-week deadline to attach special adhesive signs to the…
Beginning October 30, taxi drivers who fail to display a mandatory sticker indicating acceptance of card payments and receipt issuance will be subject to a fine of 1,000 euros. This decision comes after the Panhellenic Taxi Federation’s rejection of the stickers, citing safety concerns. Consequently, authorities have provided a five-week window for compliance. The Federation has accused the ministry of coercion and awaits the official decision to chart its course of action.
A recent analysis shows 60% of Greek bar and hair salon owners are reporting financial losses, with average monthly incomes of €1,154 and €358, respectively. In contrast, plumbers, dentists, and taxi drivers reported better financial results, with higher profit rates. The new presumed income taxation system aims to address these financial discrepancies among freelancers.
The government wants multinationals to take over the sector, union says Taxi drivers in Athens…