Workers in public transport means in Athens will launch work stoppages on the general strike day, tomorrow, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, as they participate on the 24-hour strike of the private sector union GSEE.
Buses and Trolley buses will operate from 9:00 to 21:00. Note that traffic is expected to be restored after 10:00 am, while the vehicles will begin to be withdrawn from 20:00 or earlier.
The union’s demands include the renewal of the fleet, the recruitment of personnel, the recognition of previous service for newly hired employees and salary increases.
Normally, buses will operate all day on the suburban lines that have been granted by OASA to KTEL.
Metro Lines 1 (urban train ISAP), 2, 3 and the Tram will operate from 10:00 am until 5 pm. It is reportedly noted that the Metro conductors’ union has called on all employees who wish to do so to strike all day.
Trains & Proastiakos: The Panhellenic Railway Federation announced a 24-hour strike on the railway, including the Suburban Railway Proastiakos, for Wednesday, April 9, 2025. According to an announcement by Hellenic Train, no trains will operate.
Taxi drivers will not participate in the strike on April 9, 2025.
Note that Air Traffic Controllers and Sailors on commercial ferries and ships will join the 24-hour strike. Details HERE (flights & exceptions) and HERE.(ferries & ships) in KTG.