POS terminal in taxis is mandatory: fine for violators is 1000 euros

Every taxi in Athens will be required to have a special sign in a visible place indicating that the driver accepts POS payments and a telephone number for complaints.

“Those who take taxis in central Athens have noticed that few drivers accept POS payments, despite the fact that it has been mandatory for several months now! They make excuses that the machine doesn't work, that it takes time to turn on, that it has no signal, that they are looking for a technician to install it, or even that they didn't know they were supposed to do it,” comments Homer Tsapalos, press secretary of the Ministry of National Economy and Finance, in his message on Facebook.

He emphasizes that “Failure to comply with the measure by the responsible persons will result in a fine of 1,000 euros from ADSE or the General Secretariat for Consumer Affairs.”

Post by Homer Tsapalos:

“Those who drive taxis in central Athens have found that few drivers accept POS payments, despite it having been mandatory for months! They make excuses that the device doesn't work, that it takes time to turn on, that it has no signal (!), that they are looking for a technician to install it, or even that they didn't know they were supposed to do it!

Citizens, however, hold a different opinion. They don't ask – they demand good service. They want to have the right to an alternative payment method and will not tolerate being bullied by those who find a thousand and two excuses not to take responsibility. Let me not misunderstand you. I don't mean all taxi drivers. I mean those who mock and know that they are mocking…

This is why a few days ago a law was passed requiring the POS payment option to be displayed in Greek and English in a visible place. It is noted that failure to comply with this measure by the obligated parties will result in a fine of 1,000 euros from ADSE or the General Secretariat for Consumer Affairs. We all must protect our tourism product, but first and foremost, the rights of citizens. It is a question of legality, social justice and the effectiveness of the state for the continuous improvement of our daily lives.”

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