Drivers in central Athens spend the equivalent of 570 kilometers on the road each year looking for a parking space, according to a study by the National Technical University of Athens, highlighting the pressure on the capital’s already congested streets.

AthensWay replaces myAthensPass with expanded parking features, real-time bus information, live availability at Kotzia Square’s municipal garage and new mobility services for residents and visitors.

Unauthorized signs, chains, cones and other objects used to reserve public parking spaces can lead to fines, while official parking restrictions require approval from local authorities

Athens launches a free app that alerts nearby drivers when a parking space becomes available, aiming to cut search times, ease congestion, and improve urban mobility.

New Athens Bus Parking app allows operators to reserve parking spaces as municipality seeks to reduce traffic pressure during peak tourism season