Athens and Thessaloniki Launch Design Competitions for New Bus Liveries

In a move to modernize and beautify public transportation, Greece's two largest cities, Athens and Thessaloniki, are joining forces for an ambitious redesign of their bus fleets. This collaborative effort, spearheaded by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, aims to infuse public buses with a fresh, contemporary aesthetic.

Through parallel open design competitions, OASA (Athens Urban Transport Organization) and OSETH (Thessaloniki Urban Transport Authority) are extending a unique invitation to creatives across the nation. Designers, artists, students, and even enthusiastic amateurs are encouraged to submit their visions for the new look of the buses. This inclusive approach emphasizes the ministry's commitment to enhancing public urban transport and championing sustainable mobility, recognizing the bus as more than just a mode of transit but as a mobile canvas for urban experience.

The competitions, aptly titled 'Design the Buses of Athens!' and 'The Bus as You Wish It' for Thessaloniki, are structured in two stages. Initially, a specialized committee will select finalists, whose designs will be showcased on buses in pilot programs. Subsequently, the public will have the final say through open voting, democratizing the selection process. This initiative not only seeks to improve the visual appeal of public transport but also to foster a sense of civic engagement and pride in the urban landscape. Winners will receive cash prizes, and their designs will form the basis of a unified, modern visual identity for both cities' bus systems, promising a more aesthetically pleasing and engaging daily commute for citizens.

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For the first time, we are giving citizens the opportunity to contribute to changing the image of public transport in the two largest cities of the country, which will acquire a unified and modern visual identity.