Greece’s main opposition leader, Nikos Androulakis, pledged Thursday that if his party forms a government, it will introduce free public transportation for all people up to age 24 in Athens and Thessaloniki.
Speaking during a discussion with young people in Drapetsona, in western Athens, the leader of PASOK said the measure would cover all public transport in Greece’s two largest urban areas.
He described the proposal as a “measure of social justice” aimed at supporting a generation facing economic pressure and low-wage employment.
“This measure must become reality, and it will be implemented by us,” Androulakis said. “Universal free access for all young people up to 24 on all means of public transport in Attica and Thessaloniki.”
Anticipating criticism over fiscal feasibility, Androulakis said the proposal has been costed at 30-35 million euros, calling it a low-cost measure with significant benefits for young people.
