Taxi drivers in the Greek capital hold a 24-hour strike

Starting at 5 am local time on September 9, taxi drivers in Athens, the capital of Greece, launched a 24-hour strike that ended at 5 am on September 10.

This strike was organized by the Attica Taxi Drivers' Union. They said the purpose of the strike is to protest the new tax law, new social security payment system, and unfair competition. Taxi drivers believe that the new policies and systems have had a serious impact on their livelihoods and damaged their rights and interests.

During the strike, there were significantly fewer taxis on the streets of Athens, which brought many inconveniences to the travel of citizens and tourists. Many people had to find other means of transportation or change their travel plans.

The strike action by taxi drivers in the Greek capital has attracted widespread attention from society. On the one hand, taxi drivers hope to express their demands through strikes and strive for more favorable policies and treatment. On the other hand, the government is also under pressure to balance the interests of all parties and solve problems.

In recent years, Greece's economic and social conditions have faced a series of challenges, including tax reform and adjustments to the social security system. These issues not only affect the taxi industry but also involve many other industries and groups. This strike by taxi drivers is also a microcosm of social contradictions in Greece. All sectors are expecting the government and relevant parties to actively take measures and find ways to solve problems through dialogue and negotiation to ease social contradictions and promote social stability and development. At the same time, people are also paying attention to the short-term and long-term impacts of the strike action on related industries such as Greek tourism.