Thanos Vlastos

Athens' 45-year-old road space rationing system (daktylios), which limits entry to the center based on whether license plates end with an odd or even number, is now seen as a major contributor to the city's worsening traffic congestion, with experts calling for a comprehensive review. 

The growing need for parking has made it legal in almost all Athens streets and where it is not allowed it is done illegally at the expense of pavements and squares.