Nearly 284,000 police checks were carried out under Greece's "Ariadne" security plan, as authorities step up efforts to improve safety across public transport amid widespread passenger concerns.
Four central stations on Athens Metro's Blue Line will close early each evening from Sunday through Thursday as major track replacement works begin, with replacement buses and revised airport services introduced to ease disruptions
At a time when the Greece’s Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport is promoting the plan to upgrade Athens’ urban transport as one of the largest interventions of recent decades, a new pan-European study comes as a reminder that the picture of transport in Greece remains deeply unequal and problematic. The government is presenting a series […]
As temperatures climb, passengers on parts of Athens’ public transport network face stifling conditions, with aging metro trains and overcrowded vehicles turning daily commutes into an ordeal
STASY’s decision to reject Athens Pride’s request to display posters in Athens Metro stations for the first time in a decade has triggered strong reactions from organizers, political parties, and activist groups over visibility and discrimination concerns.
Five stations in the Attica region will undergo upgrades aimed at improving passenger comfort, functionality and the overall appearance of Greece’s suburban rail network.
Transport officials also announced stricter rules for electric scooters and new traffic measures aimed at easing congestion across the wider Athens region.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced new buses, upgraded metro trains and stricter fare controls as part of a sweeping plan to modernize Athens’ aging public transport network
More services, expanded metro operations and stricter ticket inspections helped boost passenger numbers across Athens’ transport network, according to new data from the city’s transit authority
Public services across Greece are expected to shut down on May 13 as civil servants stage nationwide protests over wages, staffing shortages and austerity-era policies, while public transport is set to operate normally
A bus journey in northern Athens turned into a scene of panic when a man allegedly carrying sharp metal blades caused chaos among passengers before being swiftly detained by police
The new government “formula” for public transport in Greece, the expanded role of private operators, and long-standing structural weaknesses
Thefts, weapons, and drug activity are rising across metro and bus systems, as police ramp up daily patrols under a nationwide security plan
Union-led marches are underway in Athens, Thessaloniki and cities across Greece, with metro and rail services shut down as transit workers join the demonstrations
Evening disruptions will affect central stations as rail upgrades and 5G installation force earlier shutdowns, with replacement buses deployed to maintain passenger service.
A sharp increase in inspections and the expansion of digital ticketing systems are credited with reducing fare evasion across Athens’ public transport network, according to transport officials
A €900 million investment plan will modernize public transport, add new trains and electric buses, and improve accessibility, aiming to significantly reduce waiting times and expand services for vulnerable groups
Public transport will run on revised schedules from April 10–14, with metro and tram services ending earlier on Holy Saturday and holiday timetables for buses and trolleys.
The new municipal system, “ATHENS MOVE,” will fill these gaps with four lines, 185 stops, and 17 electric buses, offering free service without necessarily passing through the center.
The new municipal transit network will feature four routes covering 40 km and 185 stops, improving accessibility, reducing car use, and serving underserved neighborhoods with fully electric, inclusive transport options.