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