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Taxi drivers in Athens strike for fourth day
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Greek taxi unions have launched a four-day general strike, leaving the capital of Athens completely devoid of taxis while threatening further action through Saturday morning. Drivers gathered at their union headquarters on Wednesday to protest conditions that forced them back into work after an initial shutdown earlier in March; however, they returned en masse this week without any resolution from authorities or employers being reached yet.
Key Points
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1[Greek taxi drivers in Attica are continuing their strike for the fourth day, with a demonstration and march held at city center on March 20.
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2"Without taxis" remains the headline across Athens as unions threaten further strikes if demands aren't met by Saturday.
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3While central areas remain paralyzed due to union actions (SAATA), taxi drivers in Attica's periphery are reportedly resuming operations, though this is not universally confirmed for all zones.
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4"Without taxis" continues the national narrative on March 19 and into Thursday as unions maintain pressure through coordinated demonstrations.
Developments
[Mar 20]
Taxi drivers in Attica are striking for a fourth day; union SAATA organized an assembly at its offices, while other areas held marches and processions. Central Athens is without taxis.
[Mar 19 - Thursday/Penthe]
"Without taxes" continues in Attica through Saturday as unions threaten new strikes; drivers are reported to be back on the roads, though central areas remain blocked by SAATA actions. The strike is ongoing.
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