Greek truckers end strike
Drivers return to work, but promise talks on industry revamp
Greek lorry drivers have ended a week-long strike against plans to reform the country’s haulage industry.
The drivers also agreed to re-open discussions with the government, after the army was mobilised to deliver fuel to key sites.
The drivers launched their strike after the government announced reforms to the industry to allow more competition, as required by an austerity programme demanded by the International Monetary Fund and the European Union.
The government wants to increase competition by making it easier to enter the haulage market, which, it is hoped, will lower freight rates.
Currently, existing operating licences are sold-on at a high cost, but the government plans to begin issuing new licences at cheaper rates.
The drivers also agreed to re-open discussions with the government, after the army was mobilised to deliver fuel to key sites.
The drivers launched their strike after the government announced reforms to the industry to allow more competition, as required by an austerity programme demanded by the International Monetary Fund and the European Union.
The government wants to increase competition by making it easier to enter the haulage market, which, it is hoped, will lower freight rates.
Currently, existing operating licences are sold-on at a high cost, but the government plans to begin issuing new licences at cheaper rates.
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