Athens to begin 24-hour public transport pilot from July

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Athens will roll out its first-ever 24-hour public transport service on Saturday, July 5, as part of a new pilot program, announced by Alternate Infrastructure and Transport Minister Konstantinos Kyranakis, ekathimerini.com, has reported.

The round-the-clock service will include the metro, tram, and selected bus routes, aiming to provide safe and reliable late-night transportation—especially for younger people out enjoying the city’s nightlife.

“We must implement measures to send a message to their parents that they will return home safely, that they won’t drive under the influence or engage in risky behavior,” Kyranakis told Parliament.

He also thanked the employees and trade unions of the public transport operators STASY, OSY, and OASA for their cooperation and valuable input.

If the pilot program proves effective, Kyranakis said the government will proceed with a feasibility study to determine suitable days and dates for making 24-hour service a regular offering.

Source: ekathimerini.com

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