Taxi services across Greece remained disrupted on Thursday, January 15, as drivers entered the third consecutive day of strike action, escalating protests against new government policies affecting the sector. Taxi unions have announced rolling 48-hour strikes, with mandatory electrification of vehicles cited as a key point of contention.
As part of the latest mobilization, drivers are planning a vehicle convoy aimed at the prime minister’s office in central Athens. Taxis are scheduled to gather at 10 a.m. outside the offices of the Athens Taxi Drivers’ Union before setting off in an organized procession.
The strike follows a large demonstration on Wednesday, when taxis formed a convoy through major avenues of the capital before reaching the Ministry of Transport. Speaking at the protest, the union’s president said drivers are determined to continue their action and accused the government of attempting to divide the sector.
Taxi representatives argue that the new measures place an unfair financial burden on drivers and were introduced without adequate consultation. With no resolution announced so far, further disruptions are expected as talks between the government and taxi unions remain stalled.
