Taxi drivers in Greece are preparing to escalate their protests, with the possibility of an open-ended nationwide strike now firmly on the table. A critical meeting of the main taxi drivers’ association is scheduled for Thursday, 8 January, when representatives are expected to decide on their next steps.

According to reports, the most likely outcome is a strike of indefinite duration, although alternative scenarios—including coordinated walkouts lasting up to ten days—are also being considered. Union leaders say the aim is to apply strong pressure on the government by mobilizing taxi owners and drivers across the country.

At the heart of the dispute are long-standing demands related to operating costs, competition, and regulatory changes affecting the sector. Taxi drivers are calling for an extension of the deadline for mandatory electrification of vehicles until 2035, arguing that the transition remains financially challenging for many operators.

They are also seeking measures to address what they describe as unfair competition from multinational ride-hailing platforms, as well as stricter enforcement against private vehicles allegedly operating illegally in the passenger transport market.

Additional demands include increases to time-based charges and minimum fares nationwide, a revision of pricing policies, and fairer tax treatment for taxi professionals. Drivers are also pushing for renewed discussions on allowing occupied taxis access to dedicated traffic lanes, along with the implementation of outstanding provisions from previous transport legislation.