Dispute over electric taxi mandate escalates conflict in the Greek taxi trade.

For several days there have been strikes in Greece's taxi industry. According to the unions, the reason is the legal requirements for the mandatory use of electric-powered taxis as well as a bill that is intended to affect competition with other chauffeur services. In Athens and other cities, numerous drivers went on strike.

Protests in Athens

In the capital, the unions plan a protest march through the city center to the Prime Minister's official residence. He is currently abroad. The drivers in Athens have been on a three-day strike since Tuesday, which is due to end on Friday morning. In parallel, two-day work stoppages also began on Wednesday in other regions.

Criticism of deadlines for electrification

Since January 1, new operating licenses for taxis in Athens and Thessaloniki may only be issued for electrically powered vehicles. According to the unions, however, the infrastructure for charging such vehicles is insufficient. They therefore demand an extension of the transitional period until the year 2035.