More buses, increased frequency, and additional staff are the Greek transport ministry’s top priorities as part of an overhaul in mass transport, Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis announced recently after a meeting with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The three “immediate” measures are aimed at easing crowding on board public transport as part of Covid-19 prevention
The Greek government on Friday announced that it was increasing the service frequency of means of public transport in the country in order to avoid overcrowding in buses and trains and the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). The decision came after concerns were raised due to overcrowded buses, trains and metro cars, at the same […]
Public transport in Greece just got cheaper after the government slashed VAT in efforts to recover losses incurred during the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak. Indicatively, the fares – applicable on all Athens Urban Transport Organization (OASA) means – are now 1.20 euros down from 1.40 euros with reduced tickets at .50 cents. Thessaloniki, bus tickets cost […]
Photo source: Urban Rail Transport (STASY) Commuters in Athens will have to abide by a new set of compulsory rules when traveling on public transportation, to help curb the spread of the Covid-19 virus, according to the Athens Urban Transport Organization (OASA). Starting from Monday, May 4, when Greece’s lockdown begins to ease, face masks […]











