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Athens urban parking and mobility improvements

Overview

Athens is implementing new infrastructure and digital solutions to address urban parking shortages and traffic congestion. Initial efforts focused on physical expansion through large-scale underground parking projects. In Palaio Faliro, a new facility at Flisvos Park is being developed to provide 400 spaces, including 21 for people with disabilities and 80 electric vehicle charging stations. Similarly, a €17.6 million project in Nea Ionia is underway to create 310 parking spaces near the Nea Ionia metro station.

Following these developments, the Municipality of Athens and DAEM A.E. launched ‘AthensWay’, a digital mobility application. Replacing the former myAthensPass, the app integrates parking services and transportation tools, allowing users to manage controlled parking, process payments via e-wallets, and receive expiration notifications. As of late September 2026, the application provides expanded functionality, including real-time occupancy updates for municipal underground parking at Kozia Square, as well as information on bus services and electric vehicle charging stations.

Expanding its digital mobility ecosystem, the Municipality of Athens and DAEM S.A. launched ‘AthensCharge’ on October 1. This platform for electric vehicle (EV) charging management makes the Municipality the first local government entity in Greece to directly manage its own EV charging network. The service cost is set at 0.37 euros per kWh, marking the end of free charging within the municipality.

On October 12, 2026, the ‘ATHENS MOVE’ initiative was introduced to further enhance urban mobility. Supported by the Social Climate Fund, this plan includes the introduction of four new municipal lines, 17 electric buses, and an allocation of 11.75 million euros to improve neighborhood connectivity. This is part of a broader 1.46 billion euro transportation investment program aimed at reducing travel costs and barriers for vulnerable households and small businesses.

Entities

Municipality of Athens · AthensCharge · DAEM S.A. · AthensWay · Lazaros Karaoulis

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Athens implements urban mobility plan via Social Climate Fund

    Athens is launching the ATHENS MOVE plan, featuring new municipal lines and electric buses, supported by a 1.46 billion euro transportation investment via the Social Climate Fund.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Athens launches pilot phase for municipal electric bus network

    Athens is piloting ‘Athens Move’, a new municipal electric bus network. Funded by the EU, the project will deploy 17 buses across four routes by 2027 to improve neighborhood connectivity.

  3. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Athens launches AthensCharge digital EV charging platform

    Athens has launched the ‘AthensCharge’ digital platform for municipal EV charging, while Greece prepares new 2027 regulations to expand charging infrastructure in commercial and residential buildings.

  4. [TECHNOLOGY] 9 sources
    Athens launches AthensCharge electric vehicle platform

    The Municipality of Athens is launching ‘AthensCharge’ on October 1st, a digital platform for managing electric vehicle charging, marking the first time a Greek municipality will manage its own charging network

  5. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Athens launches AthensWay digital mobility application

    The Municipality of Athens has launched AthensWay, a digital app for managing parking, public transport, and electric vehicle charging to improve urban mobility.

  6. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Athens launches AthensWay digital mobility and parking app

    Athens has launched AthensWay, a new digital mobility app that integrates parking management, information, and transportation services for residents and visitors.

  7. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Athens expands urban parking with new underground facilities

    Athens is expanding its parking infrastructure with two major underground projects: a 400-space facility in Flisvos Park and a 310-space station in Nea Ionia to reduce urban traffic congestion.

Sources

alfavita.gr · carandmotor.gr · cnn.gr · cretaone.gr · dnews.gr · drive.gr · economix.gr · ertnews.gr · ethnos.gr · fimotro.gr · fleetnews.gr · fortunegreece.com · iefimerida.gr · ienergeia.gr · naftemporiki.gr · oneman.gr · paraskhnio.gr · reader.gr · real.gr · sofokleousin.gr · thetoc.gr · tromaktiko.gr · usay.gr

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