Taxi Strike in Athens. JULY 18;2011 [JOHN HIOS]. Over 17000 taxi drivers began a two-day strike on Monday in the Greek capital to protest against the government [A earnings are declining by more than 30 per cent in the past year 脡 Having liberalization of the taxis will drive many of us out of business; 枚 said a head spokesman on behalf of those participating in the airport; and congress blockade. With so many yellow cabs;[17;000] Athens already has a higher ratio of taxis to residents than other European capitals; as well as significantly cheaper fares. 鈥榃e have far more taxis than in Paris or Rome and we don't need any new entrants to this profession; 枚 the spokesman said. 鈥榃e expect the transport minister to see our point of view According to their federation;[sata] this is a warning strike. They oppose the opening of their profession in Athens枚. IN THE PHOTO TOURISTS ARE PUT TO THE TEST FOR THIER NERVES BELLHOPS FROM THE KING GEORGE HOTEL AT SYNTAGMA ARE TO TAKE THE SUITE CASES OF A CUSTOMER ACROSS TOWN DUE TO CAB STRIKE [there was no rentals or personal car service]