With a joint ministerial decision Greece is lifting some coronavirus restrictions concerning passengers on private and commercial vehicles like taxis. At the same time, it maintains the mandatory use of mask in commercial cars, threatening violators with a 150-euro fine.
According to the new decision number of passengers on private cars up to 7 seats increases to 3 in addition to the driver.
Private cars with up to 8 or 9 seats are allowed to carry 5 passengers plus the driver.
Similar provisions apply to double-cab, mixed-use and Van-type vehicles.
Commercial vehicles such as taxi, special lease etc up to 7 seats are allowed to carry 3 passengers in addition to the driver.
Such vehicles with up to 8 or 9 eats are allowed to trasnfer 5 passengers in addition to the driver.
For all above cases, exceptions are for families with minor children. If the children are adults, they would need to verify themselves as such with ID, passport or driver’s license.
The use of a protective mask by passengers and the driver is mandatory on commercial vehicles.
For each violation of the relevant provisions, a fine of 150 euros is imposed on both the driver of the vehicle and the passenger/s.
Finally, air conditioning is recommended to be used with settings, so that the air is not recycled in combination with open windows. In case of A/C, the air should have a vertical flow and not a horizontal one, in order not to be directed at the faces of the passengers.
In any case, natural ventilation with open windows is preferred.
The new rules are reportedly valid until July 12, 2020, when the protection measures framework will be re-evaluated.
How many persons in a personel car ?? Normal used by 4 persons ! Is this now ok ???
Im curious about this too, can`t find any information. Car rentals says – you have to rent 2 cars for 4 people, or rent a bus, lmao