To renew his fleet OASTHthe passenger traffic to Measurebut also on the timetable of his works Flyoverreported during the cutting of the OASTH pie, the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Christos Staikouras.

“At OSTH, the fleet renewal began and will continue. There are already 110 new electric vehicles, which, along with other later additions, have led to a 50% renewal of the bus fleet, “Mr. Staikouras said.

In his position, the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport referred to the substantial reinforcement of the public transport system of the city after many years, which is taking place as he said “new buses, which have improved the daily lives of thousands of our fellow citizens and the conditions of his own. Your daily work, the subway, which – after decades – was handed over to the citizens and the flyover, which is proceeding according to the timetable, having already completed 20% of the project. “

Concerning OASTH, Mr Staikouras pointed out that “in addition to supplying the Organization by new buses, drivers were hired, supporting his transport work and he was reinforced by private auditors, which contributed to the front of the tickets”.

“In the last quarter of 2024, 7.5 million tickets were sold, compared to 5.4 million in the corresponding period of 2023, an increase of 38%.

Ticket validations amounted to 224,000 in January 2025, from 171,000 in January 2024, ie an increase of 31%, “the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport said.

In addition, Mr. Staikouras presented indicative data on the subway passenger traffic, which exceeded even the most optimistic forecasts. Specifically, within two months of operation, more than 2.2 million tickets were issued, more than 4.9 million movements were made, along with free crossings, and about 80,000 personalized cards were issued.

“Of course, we don’t complain. There are challenges, there are issues that we are watching and try to resolve. But we remain loyal to our commitments to the Thessaloniki and continue the effort for modern, reliable and more comfortable travel for all. Our goal is to make people’s lives better in Thessaloniki. A vision that cannot be done without your own daily effort, “the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport concluded in his address.

Also present at the event were the Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Nikos Tahaios, the Regional Governor of Central Macedonia, Athina Aidonas, the Secretary General of Transport, Despina Paliaroutas, the President Advisor to the Thessaloniki Transport Organization (OSE), Yiannis Toskas and OASTH employees.