Free public transport for everyone!

Greek Transport Minister Christos Spirtzis said on Monday that means of transport in Athens will be free from June 29 to July 6.

The decision will be announced later on Monday to facilitate citizens and will concern the metro, buses, trains and the electric trains but not the suburban train.

The decision is only applicable in cities where tranposrt is run by the government and does not apply to the city of Thessaloniki and other cities where means of transport are run by private companies.

It is hoped that this move would encourage less people to buy gas, in short supply at stations after panic buying.