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.
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The managing director of OSE, Panagiotis Terezakis, and a private individual have been summoned to provide explanations today regarding missing video footage from the loading of a freight train at Thessaloniki's Commercial Station before the fatal Tempi collision. This follows an urgent investigation by the Larissa Prosecutor's Office, as key video evidence was not delivered to the investigating authorities. Meanwhile, criminal charges are being pursued against several Transport Ministry officials, with further prosecutions expected in the coming months. The investigation also awaits crucial findings from a chemical engineering professor on the fire that followed the collision.
Athens and Thessaloniki are expanding their electric public transport systems with a planned acquisition of 700 new electric buses and trolleybuses. This comes after the successful integration of 250 electric buses, demonstrating a commitment to sustainable urban mobility.