Inside July is to change the vehicle regime in Hydraas a new digital platform is implemented via Gov.gr, for the control and approval of vehicles in the island.

So soon, only the movement of public use and professional vehicles serving construction or construction work will be allowed, and only if the project is ongoing and there is a relevant license.

Entry of private citizen vehicles is not allowed.

The process will be done exclusively electronically, through the address http://hydrapass.gov.gr and the platform is entered using taxisnet codes. The application concerns one vehicle at a time and requires the registration of vehicle data, the period of stay, the purpose of moving and where required, the relevant documentation.

Applications will be checked by authorized officials of the Ministry of Culture, while approvals will be digitally issued through its location Gov.gr with a timely document and QR code.

In this way, the new digital platform will enable police and port authorities to have access to licenses for audits. The new system aims to protect the particular cultural character of Hydra and the congestion of its historic center from uncontrolled circulation.

“Greece of Gov.gr uses simple, digital solutions in every field of public policy that can be useful and meaningful. It is precisely in this logic in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, we are launching a new service on gov.gr. Through hydrapass.gov.gr, professionals will be able to apply for their vehicle to be transported to islands where limited and controlled traffic is valid.

This feature is exclusively given for specific cases, such as the execution of construction work, “the Minister of Digital Governance tells RES-EIA, adding:” The beginning is from Hydra, a place of particular cultural importance, which we have the responsibility to preserve. Through a easy -to -use and simple digital application they will be able, without bureaucratic obstacles, to receive the necessary permit, and even in transparency. This achieves better supervision of vehicles passing on Hydra, as well as more effective controls than the competent authorities. “

Referring to the new platform, the Minister of Culture, Lina Mendoni, pointed out that the protection of the unique cultural landscape of Hydra is a priority for the Ministry of Culture. “Already, since 1982, by decision of the Ministry of Culture, a complete ban on wheeled on the island has been introduced.

Through the application ydrapass.gov.gr, in collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Governance, it is possible to optimally supervise all vehicles arriving in Hydra, from November to April of each year, mainly for the service of public works and public works. The primary concern is the preservation of the special cultural character of the island.

The cooperation of the Ministries of Culture and Digital Government and in this case is excellent with the sole purpose of implementing policies for the benefit of the island’s environmental and cultural footprint and the local community, “the minister underlined.