Mar 16 • 16:20 UTC 🇬🇷 Greece Naftemporiki

OASTH: Driver involved in incident placed on availability

The Organization of Urban Transport of Thessaloniki (OASTH) has placed a driver on availability after they were involved in a violent incident.

The Organization of Urban Transport of Thessaloniki (OASTH) has taken immediate action by placing a driver on availability following their involvement in a violent incident captured on video and shared on social media. In the footage, the driver can be seen leaving the bus to participate in the altercation, prompting OASTH to respond quickly to uphold their standards of conduct.

As part of their formal procedures, the driver is being referred to a disciplinary council with the potential outcome of dismissal for violating organizational regulations. OASTH emphasizes its zero-tolerance policy towards violence and states that any behavior which breaches operational regulations and comes to their attention will be promptly reviewed and addressed in accordance with their disciplinary processes.

OASTH has also informed employees and citizens that they can report incidents through a dedicated complaint platform, highlighting their commitment to maintaining a safe environment for both staff and passengers. This incident not only raises concerns about conduct among public transport employees but also underscores the importance of accountability and safety within public services.

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