Man stabs passenger, attacks driver on Greek tram

Panic erupted on a tram in Voula, Greece, on Saturday, August 22, 2026, after a man in a "frenzy" attacked a passenger with a knife. The incident, which occurred at the Asklipieio Voulas tram terminal, left the victim with three stab wounds and the carriage covered in blood.

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Our union unequivocally condemns the nightmarish incident of blind violence that occurred yesterday, Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the Asklipieio Voulas tram terminal. The lack of adequate security measures turned a public tram into a scene of terror, exposing the driver and passengers to immediate danger.

The assailant then turned his attention to the tram driver, posing a direct threat to his life. The STASY Drivers' Union condemned the "nightmarish incident of blind violence," attributing it to a lack of adequate security measures that turned a public tram into a "scene of terror."

The union stressed that the situation on the network is out of control and that the physical integrity of drivers and passengers is non-negotiable. They are demanding immediate action, including a permanent police presence on all trams and at terminal stations, enhanced private security with police support, and a comprehensive operational plan to prevent and address violent incidents.

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We are telling you clearly, sounding the alarm, so that next time we do not mourn victims on the altar of lack of protection measures.

"There is no more room for waiting," the union stated, calling on the management of STASY and the Ministry of Citizen Protection to act before "uncontrolled criminality within trams costs human lives."

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There is no more room for waiting. We call on the Management of STASY and the Ministry of Citizen Protection to take action today, before uncontrolled criminality within trams costs human lives.