No taxi will remain Athens and Thursday: after a decision by industry organizations, drivers continue strike mobilization and are planning a new one action – car rally with the ultimate goal being the residence of the Prime Minister Megaro Maxim.
On the morning of January 15, taxi drivers intend to gather near their offices Trade Union of Taxi Drivers of Attica on the street Marniefrom where a convoy of cars will try to approach Megaro Maxim.
Previously, ΣΑΤΑ announced 48 hour recurring strikestarting from Tuesday January 13. The reason was, as emphasized in the statement, “insensitive, arbitrary and intrusive» politics mandatory transition of taxis to electric propulsion from January 1, 2026.
“The government once again chooses to pass laws in isolation from reality, turning the taxi sector into experimental site for ostentatious politics – without a plan, without infrastructure and without social justice,” the union’s text notes.
Taxi drivers put forward not only tax requirementsbut also question the model itself mandatory electrification industry.
Position Panhellenicth taxi federation
Panhellenic Taxi Federation in his statement he emphasizes: “Today was the second day of a 48-hour nationwide industry strike. Athens taxis, along with delegations from all over the country, marched towards Ministry of Transport.
The industry has sent a clear message of unity and will collectively pursue all its just demands.
Unfortunately, the Ministry refused to accept representatives of the sector.
We inform you that in the near future we expect to receive the final text of the consolidated bill that concerns us. If it is not passed, or if it does not make the necessary changes, a special meeting of the board will be called to further plan our actions – depending on the provisions of the bill.
The fight will continue until we are vindicated.»
It is also expected separate statement from ΣΑΤΑwhich will clarify further steps and forms of pressure on the authorities.
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