Athens Soon to Get 100 More ‘Green’ Buses for Public Transportation

The new electric buses at O.SY’s facilities. Photo source: Transport Ministry

Athens’ public transport system will soon benefit from 100 new electric buses, according to a recent announcement by the Ministry of Transport.

In addition, the first 27 articulated natural gas buses are expected to join the city’s eco-friendly fleet, representing another key step toward modernizing urban transportation. Together with the 278 new vehicles already in operation across Attica, these additions bring the total number of new buses to over 400, significantly enhancing the region’s public transport capacity.

“The fleet modernization is progressing steadily and methodically. Our target is to have 950 new buses in Attica by the summer of 2025,” stated Transport Minister Christos Staikouras during his visit to the O.SY. bus hub.

Deputy Transport Minister Vassilis Oikonomou, Transport Minister Christos Staikouras, O.SY, CEO Stefanos Ayiasoglou. Photo source: Transport Ministry

Stefanos Ayiasoglou, CEO of O.SY, guided Christos Staikouras and Deputy Transport Minister Vassilis Oikonomou, on a tour of the organization’s facilities. During the visit, he provided updates on the progress of integrating the new buses into Athens’ streets.

After the tour, Vassilis Oikonomou underscored the advantages of the new buses and praised the role of O.SY’s skilled staff in the ongoing modernization of Athens’ public transport.

“With the 100 new buses now in our fleet, set to hit the streets in the coming days, we are improving urban transport by providing citizens with safe, modern, and environmentally friendly travel options,” said Oikonomou.