Increasing fares in ferry connections has evolved into a daily challenge for both islanders and visitors, despite the fact that the government has reduced port fees by 50% in order to prevent ferry companies from imposing further increases.

This is noted in a statement by the Consumer Workers’ Union of Greece, while adding that the difficulty of accessing basic movements is not only a functional obstacle, but directly affects the cost of living and quality of daily life.

“Any additional revaluation in travel costs translates into more expensive products on the shelves of stores, increased expenses for families dependent on ferry and limited options for tourists supporting the island’s economy,” as noted.

The increase in fares, the consumer organization points out, not only affects those who travel, but creates a domino of values ​​that affect prices in food, basic items and services. In addition, it is stated that complaints about frustrations and delays on routes received by the Hellenic Consumer Workers’ Association add even greater uncertainty, forcing citizens to waste valuable time and face unforeseen costs.

“The issue requires immediate solutions from the government,” the announcement continues, so that sea transport can serve society and not just economic interests. The viability of the islands depends on fair access to travel and it is debt of all to claim a fairer and functional ferry policy.

In addition, the safety of marine transport workers must be a priority. The government must take immediate action, ensuring human working conditions and compliance with labor law, so that no professional will put their health and life at risk. “

The Union then lists the costs of the costs of the trucks of the trucks provided by the Dodecanese Public Car Truck Association (Colossus “(interested parties can search the details on the Union website) and emphasizes that the costs for the trucks and the costs for the trucks – From 1985 euros increased to 2,300 euros.