Taxi drivers in Greece are currently engaged in a protest due to concerns over Article 52 of a government bill that they believe will adversely impact their profession. With around 2,000 drivers facing unemployment, the General Secretary of the Attica Taxi Drivers Union, Paris Orfanos, stated that if their demands are not met, they will intensify their nationwide mobilizations. The ongoing strike will last until 6 a.m. on Friday, signaling their determination to stand against perceived government neglect.

The protest activities have included a vehicle procession to the Ministry of Transport, where drivers met with Deputy Minister Konstantinos Kyranakis. However, this meeting did not yield any favorable outcomes for the taxi drivers, prompting further actions including a motorcade to Eleftherios Venizelos Airport. The drivers are scheduled to gather outside their union's offices on Thursday morning before marching to the Maximos Mansion, emphasizing their frustration with the lack of governmental response to their grievances.

This situation reflects a broader concern among labor sectors in Greece about government measures that seem to disregard the struggles of workers. The ongoing dialogue between taxi drivers and government officials is critical as it could set a precedent for other labor movements in the country, highlighting the need for more supportive policies amidst economic challenges facing many sectors.