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25: 376: 364:, OASTH operates an extensive network that covers the entire city. Overall 75 routes are currently in service. Several bus stops all over Thessaloniki are equipped with electronic timetables and some with a button for the activation of a talk system for blind people notifying passengers about the arrival of the next bus of every line. 303:
was initially covered by an extensive tram network opened in the late 19th century. Later a Belgian bus company started operating with horse-pulled carriages seating 4 to 5 people. OASTH was founded by Presidential Decree 3721 and aimed at replacing the city's tram network as sole provider of public
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The Greek government in 2017, through the passing of a law, proceeded to nationalize the company in 2017, citing as a cause the poor service of the citizens, the corruption and the complaints for embezzlement of public money by the private shareholders.
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The current fleet of OASTh is 622 (347 in operation, 249 modular, 22 small vans and 4 specially configured for movement of disabled people) consists of the following bus types:
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and also takes over the sea services operating by small boats during summer months and are replaced by new OASTH bus routes.
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In 2003 OASTH expanded again and 12 new lines were created for the suburbs of
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New bus vehicle, express route (01X, Intercity Bus Station - Airport)
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transport. The initial fleet included 283 buses of 60 to 80 seats.
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Being the sole provider of public transport within the city of
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Before the creation of OASTH in 1957, public transport in
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It was founded in 1957 and now covers a large area of the
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regarding the right to monopolise public transport in
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is valid until two years after the completion of the
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