Greek Taxi Drivers Strike Over Electric Vehicle Mandate

Greek taxi drivers initiated a nationwide strike from February 18 to 19, demanding the government delay its plan to mandate electric vehicles for new taxis. According to Jin10, the Greek government is advancing legislation that requires all new taxis registered in Athens and Thessaloniki to be zero-emission electric vehicles starting January 1, 2026. The taxi industry association argues that the current number of charging stations in Greek cities is insufficient to meet demand, urging the government to postpone the implementation of this regulation.