Sources from the Greek Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport have weighed in on taxi fares in Greece. “The base tariff (single and double) for taxis is not changing, and the minimum charge of €4 remains unchanged,” officials confirmed, adding that the new measures are expected to take effect following the publication of the relevant ministerial decision in the Government Gazette in the near future.
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Ministry of Transport sources on taxis: The fare changes at a glance
According to sources from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, the following changes to taxi ride prices will come into effect:
– The fixed fare from Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” to the city centre will increase from €40 to €50 on the single tariff, and from €55 to €65 on the double tariff.
– The fixed fare from Thessaloniki “Macedonia” Airport to the city centre will increase from €25 to €28 on the single tariff, and from €35 to €38 on the double tariff.
– The special waiting charge per hour will increase to €20.
– The maximum waiting fare collected by mutual agreement will rise from €25 to €40.
It is also clarified that the base taxi tariff remains unchanged. The minimum charge of €4 stays the same. The changes will apply following the publication of the relevant decision in the Government Gazette and are the result of negotiations with the Panhellenic Taxi Federation (POEIATA) and the Attica Taxi Drivers’ Union (SATA).
“A necessary step toward financial sustainability”
“The fare adjustment is a necessary step toward the financial sustainability of the professional taxi driver, as the sector’s operating costs have risen significantly in recent years. Taxis are a vital link in urban and tourist mobility, and professional drivers face daily increases in fuel, maintenance, insurance, taxation, and overall vehicle operating costs,” SATA stated in its announcement.
The union also considers the decision “an acknowledgment of the reality that professionals in the sector experience every day.” Finally, SATA made clear that “this adjustment does not mean the cycle of demands is over,” signalling its intention to continue pushing for a new regulatory framework for the taxi industry in Attica.
