04 Dec 2023 | 08:44 AM UTC
Greece: Unionized taxi drivers to strike in Athens, Dec. 5-6
Unionized taxi drivers plan 48-hour strike in Athens, Greece, Dec. 5-6. Increased demand for alternative transport likely.
Unionized taxi drivers plan to strike in Athens, Dec. 5-6. The SATA union, that represents taxi drivers, is denouncing the government's planned tax reforms that will affect the sector. The work stoppage is planned for 48-hours, however the labor union announced a possible extension through Dec. 7. Taxi drivers across Greece may also take industrial action.
The strike will likely result in reduced taxi availability and increased demand for alternative modes of transport. Striking taxi drivers may stage protests. Security services may deploy to monitor any demonstrations that materialize.
Confirm all taxi reservations Dec. 5-6; arrange alternative modes of transport well in advance of intended travel. Allow additional time to reach destinations during the strike. Avoid all possible demonstrations as a routine precaution. Heed all official directives.
