Taxis on strike today and tomorrow

The taxi union, POEIATA, has declared a 48-hour strike for today and tomorrow — December 2 and 3. The local Corfu association “Taxiarchis” is also participating and members gathered at 10 a.m. at Corfu Port Authority.

Demands

• Extension of the mandatory shift to electric vehicles until 2035 — they are requesting a postponement of the compulsory transition to electric taxis.

• Combating unfair competition from apps / multinational ride-hailing platforms — they argue that such companies harm their professional activity.

• Crackdown on “work poaching” by private cars — they demand strict controls and measures against illegal transport services that substitute taxis.

• Increase in the time-based fare and the nationwide minimum fare — meaning higher base and per-time charges so that their work is not undervalued.

• Adjustment of the fare schedule / fairer pricing policy — in relation to rising expenses and the cost of living.

• Fair tax treatment for professional drivers — as requested by driver-owners.

• Granting taxis carrying passengers access to special lanes — allowing them to use lanes designated for lorries/buses when transporting customers.