Paros: Taxi driver fired after violent parking dispute

A 70-year-old vehicle rental employee has sought legal action following a violent physical altercation with a taxi driver in Naoussa, Paros. The incident, which occurred in a taxi square in front of dozens of tourists, reportedly began over a parking dispute.

Witnesses and reports indicate the verbal argument escalated into physical violence, with the taxi driver allegedly grabbing the elderly man by the throat. The victim responded by striking the driver with a helmet. The footage of the confrontation circulated widely online, drawing significant local backlash.

The taxi driver's employer has since terminated his employment, stating that the dismissal was “a one-way street” due to the company's stance against violence. While the driver expressed regret, the victim has declined to forgive him, stating the driver should apologize publicly to the community and the tourists who witnessed the event. The driver faces charges for causing dangerous bodily harm.