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Greek student transportation service disruptions
Overview
Student transportation services in various Greek regions face disruptions ahead of the new school year due to failed public tenders and a lack of service providers.
In Thessaloniki, the situation is described by Vice Regional Governor Kostas Youtikas as a “deeply social” issue affecting 16,500 students, including 1,300 with disabilities. Three previous tenders failed to secure enough providers, with KTEL cooperatives claiming only about 8% to 9% of required routes in a recent August tender. The Regional Authority has requested legislative amendments from the Ministry of Interior to seek a solution.
In the North Aegean region, specifically on the island of Chios, approximately 208 students in the Agios Minas municipal unit face delays. To address this, authorities are implementing a system where 350 to 400 students will use student tickets, a first-time measure for the area. While Chios faces delays, transport conditions in Lesvos, Lemnos, Samos, and Ikaria are reported as being generally stable or experiencing only minor difficulties.
Entities
Thessaloniki · Central Macedonia Regional Council · Chios · Kostas Moutzouris · Nikos Nyktas
Timeline
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9 days ago
[POLITICS] 3 sourcesChios student transport faces delays due to failed tendersApproximately 208 students in Chios face delays in school transportation due to unsuccessful tenders, though authorities aim to resolve all coverage issues by late September.
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12 days ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesThessaloniki student transport crisis threatens school year startThessaloniki faces a crisis regarding the transport of 16,500 students, including 1,300 with disabilities, after multiple failed tenders leave most routes unassigned before the school year begins.
Sources
chiosnews.com · cyclades24.gr · efsyn.gr · ertnews.gr · kreis-elchniederung.de · maps.in.gr