First Aid: our first priority

With the arrival of the new year, OMONIA TRANS launched a First Aid training program for its staff, aiming to further enhance the safety and preparedness of our people in their daily work. Two groups of employees have already successfully completed the program, and training will resume in March to gradually cover all remaining personnel.

The program includes Basic Life Support (CPR), abdominal thrusts (the well-known Heimlich maneuver), as well as the use of an automated external defibrillator. It is delivered by certified instructors from the Hellenic Red Cross Samaritan, Rescuer and Lifeguard Sector.

This initiative forms part of our compliance with the new Labor Bill, which, as of January 1st, 2026, makes CPR and First Aid training mandatory for employees. Above all, however, it represents a meaningful investment in our people, strengthening the culture of prevention, responsibility, and care that defines OMONIA TRANS.

Double response

For OMONIA TRANS, social contribution is not simply an obligation, but a natural extension of our values. With consistency and a strong sense of responsibility, we stand by initiatives that strengthen social cohesion and support those who truly need it. Over the past month, we responded in two meaningful ways.

More specifically, the Panhellenic Association of Friends of Large Families (pefip.gr) informed us of its needs in clothing items. Our company responded immediately, organizing the collection and shipment of clothing, with the aim of providing tangible support to large families in need.

In addition, our company collaborated with the Chatzigakis Foundation within the framework of the “Packages of Love” Program. We undertook transport services within Attica for food and toy packages, contributing in practice to their timely and safe distribution to families who needed them most.

Green transition: realistic solutions are needed

The European Commission is examining a new legislative initiative that could require road transport companies to purchase and operate a minimum percentage of zero-emission vehicles, either electric or hydrogen-powered.

According to the International Road Transport Union (IRU) and the Hellenic Federation of Truck Owners (OFAE), while this approach aims to accelerate the green transition of vehicle fleets, it does not sufficiently take into account real market conditions.

As highlighted, in countries such as Greece, the implementation of such a measure places a disproportionate burden on transport companies. The Greek truck fleet is among the oldest in Europe, there are no substantial incentives or subsidies for fleet renewal, and charging infrastructure remains extremely limited, especially for international transport operations.

IRU and OFAE emphasize that the green transition is a shared goal for the sector, but it can only be achieved through realistic and viable solutions. For this reason, IRU has launched a signature collection initiative, supported by OFAE, aiming to highlight the challenges and promote a more practical and fair path toward sustainable mobility.