Athens will experience a three-day taxi strike as drivers cease operations from today until Friday morning, with a two-day strike planned in other parts of Greece.
In Athens, taxi drivers are initiating a three-day strike starting Tuesday, February 17, until Friday, February 20, as announced by the Attica Taxi Drivers Union (SATA). The strike will commence at 6:00 AM on Tuesday and will significantly impact transportation in the capital, as taxis are a primary mode of transport for residents and visitors alike. The union has organized several protests during this period, which emphasizes their demands and dissatisfaction with current conditions.
On the first day of the strike, a gathering is scheduled at 10:00 AM at the intersection of Sp. Patss and Athens Avenue, followed by a protest march towards the Ministry of Transport. The second day will feature a protest at 11:00 AM starting from the intersection of Antigoni and Athens Avenue, leading to the Eleftherios Venizelos Airport. Finally, on the third day, the drivers plan a protest march without vehicles to the Maximos Mansion, which is the Prime Minister's office. These organized actions underline the drivers' intent to draw public attention to their demands during the strike days.
Moreover, taxi drivers in the rest of Greece will also participate in a coordinated strike on Wednesday, February 18, and Thursday, February 19, as announced by the Panhellenic Federation of Taxi Drivers. This collective action reflects a broader mobilization among transportation workers in Greece, highlighting ongoing issues facing the taxi industry, from fare regulations to operational costs, which are at the forefront of their grievances. The impact of this strike will be felt across major urban centers, additionally raising questions about workforce stability in the transport sector in Greece as drivers express their frustrations.
