Taxi drivers across Greece are preparing for a new 48-hour strike on Dec. 2–3, after their national federation declared that negotiations with the government had reached a dead end. The Greek Taxi Federation stated that dialogue with the Transport Ministry and other relevant authorities had yielded no progress on issues affecting drivers’ daily working conditions and long-term viability.

The federation emphasized that long-standing concerns related to sustainability and everyday operation have remained unresolved despite a series of legislative initiatives. Drivers argue that they have been repeatedly asked for patience while no meaningful solutions have been implemented.

Following a meeting on Nov. 24, the federation’s board unanimously decided to proceed with a nationwide warning strike accompanied by coordinated demonstrations. It also initiated procedures to convene an industry-wide council to consider further, prolonged action if necessary.

The demands center on extending the deadline for mandatory electrification to 2035, curbing what drivers describe as unfair competition from multinational ride-hailing platforms, and tackling the unauthorized transfer of taxi work to private hire vehicles.

They also call for an increase in time-based charges and minimum fares, a review of access rules for occupied taxis to dedicated traffic lanes, the completion of pending regulatory measures, updated pricing, and fairer tax treatment.

The federation awaits a meeting with the Transport Ministry, which is expected to include its leadership and representatives of all participating factions. In the absence of concrete responses, it signals readiness for a unified and escalated wave of mobilization.