Athens will introduce a municipal transit system next year to make city travel faster and more accessible. The network, developed by the Municipality of Athens, follows a transport study highlighting gaps in accessibility, heavy reliance on private vehicles, and high travel costs in certain neighborhoods.
Approved by the Athens Urban Transport Organization (OASA) and funded through the Social Climate Fund, the system will complement OASA and metro services. “Our goal is to reach vulnerable areas not served by current public transport,” said V. Marinakis, chairman of Athens Development S.A. The existing network prioritizes the city center, often forcing residents to make multiple transfers even for short trips.
The new municipal system, “ATHENS MOVE,” will fill these gaps with four lines, 185 stops, and 17 electric buses, offering free service without necessarily passing through the center. Stops will be spaced roughly every 300 meters, with higher density in hilly areas, and shared where possible with the OASA network to reduce delays and simplify travel.
The lines will connect:
• Neos Kosmos – Petralona – Kerameikos
• Kato Patissia – Sepolia – Kerameikos
• Prompona – Ano Patissia – Kypseli
• Attiki – Kypseli
The project aims to improve mobility, reduce walking times to stops, and provide greener, more equitable urban transport for Athens residents and visitors alike.
