Taxi drivers in Athens are set to halt services again, with the Attica Taxi Drivers’ Union (SATA) announcing a 24-hour strike for Monday, March 23. The union has also called on its members to attend a nationwide gathering in protest.

The strike is scheduled to run from 6:00 a.m. on Monday until 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, a large-scale demonstration is planned for 10:30 a.m. at SATA’s offices on Marnis Street, with participation expected from taxi professionals across the country.

In a statement, SATA expressed strong opposition to specific provisions in the proposed legislation, warning that they could create significant challenges for the industry. The union described the bill as a “disruptive measure” that favors private and multinational interests at the expense of thousands of families who rely on taxi services for their livelihoods.

SATA called on its members to take part in the strike and the demonstration without their vehicles, emphasizing the importance of a unified, nationwide response. The union also requested a roll-call vote on each article of the bill in Parliament, so that the public and industry professionals can identify which lawmakers support the proposed changes.

According to the union, the controversial legislation, brought before Parliament by Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, has the backing of the government and includes provisions that could fundamentally alter the regulatory framework for passenger transport in Greece.