Taxi drivers in Athens have announced a 24-hour strike on Wednesday, February 19, to protest unfair market conditions and demand regulatory changes.
According to a statement issued by the Attica Taxi Motorists’ Union (SATA), the strike will begin at 6 a.m. on February 19 and end at 6 a.m. on February 20, affecting taxi services across Athens and the wider Attica region.
Key Demands
SATA’s board of directors decided on the strike to push for several changes, including:
- Permission for taxis to use bus lanes to improve efficiency and service.
- A ban on discounts offered by ride-hailing services such as Uber and Bolt, which they claim violate fare regulations and create unfair competition.
- The prohibition of fare collection by intermediary companies, ensuring direct transactions between drivers and passengers.
- Stricter regulation of rental car services with drivers, including the creation of a digital registry for such services.
- Enhancements to the digital platform for professional driver contracts to improve transparency and efficiency.
- A 33% increase in the minimum contract fee for professional car drivers.
SATA is urging the Panhellenic Federation of Taxi Drivers and all local taxi unions across Greece to join the strike in solidarity.
