Fare evasion fines on Athens public transport rise to 100€ from May 30
As of Saturday, May 30, 2026, passengers caught travelling without a valid ticket on the Metro, buses and trolleybuses will face a significantly higher fine. The new fine has been set at 100€, up from the previous amount of around 72€, under Law 5290/2026 and the Government Gazette published on May 28. The increase amounts […]
Dismantling of trolleybus cables begins in Piraeus — Watch the video
“The skies of Piraeus and Athens will finally breathe,” says Konstantinos Kyranakis. The first trolleybus lines to be discontinued are “17” and “20,” which will be replaced by electric buses
Public Transport: The biggest overhaul since the Olympics – 500 new buses, driver hires, new metro trains on the way
Kyranakis: “In 2026 we will see the major change” – The Transport Ministry’s plan includes multimillion-euro investments: 500 new buses, the hiring of 700 + 440 drivers, universal installation of air-conditioning, new trains and new rail tracks for the metro