Chaos in Athens: Taxi strike affects 10,000 German vacationers!

Chaos in Athens: Taxi strike affects 10,000 German vacationers!

There is currently significant unrest in Greece, which is affecting both locals and holidaymakers. Around 14,000 taxi drivers in Athens have called for a strike on Wednesday, May 28th and Thursday, May 29th, 2025. The protests are directed against the policies of the Athens airport and the Greek Ministry of Finance. Taxi drivers are demanding fairer treatment and a review of existing regulations, including preferential treatment for Uber.

A key concern for taxi drivers is the way in which Uber vehicles are allowed to operate in Athens. These have the opportunity to pick up holidaymakers directly in the arrivals area of ​​the airport, while regular taxis often have to wait a long time for customers. This leads to many travelers preferring Uber services, which puts further pressure on taxi drivers' income. “The fixed prices for journeys between the airport and the city center – 40 euros during the day and 55 euros at night – are no longer affordable from the drivers’ perspective given the high volume of traffic,” say representatives of the taxi unions.

Consequences of the strike for travelers

The planned blockades of important traffic arteries by the taxi parades are expected to lead to massive traffic disruptions in Athens. This particularly affects tourists who have to use alternative means of transport. The metro and buses will continue to operate, but increased crowds are expected as many travelers will be forced to switch to public transport.

Information and recommendations

For further details on ongoing developments and possible solutions, we recommend the websites of The West and Check24. Here travelers can find up-to-date information and helpful tips to make their travels through Athens pleasant despite the strikes.