Athens Mass Transit System
Overview
Attica
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) is the largest mass transit system of Greece
Greece
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. The system serves all areas in Athens Metropolitan Area and other parts of Attica Region.
As of July 2011, the Athens Mass Transit System consists of:
- OSY S.A.
- A bus network, formerly operated by ETHELEthelEthel is an Old English word meaning "noble", frequently attested in Anglo-Saxon names. "Ethel" is derived from æthel, also spelled aethel and ethel. In Anglo-Saxon times it was a common first element in names e.g. "Ethelbert", "Etheldreda"...
(Etaireia Thermikon Leoforeion/Thermal Bus Company) - An electric trolleybusTrolleybusA trolleybus is an electric bus that draws its electricity from overhead wires using spring-loaded trolley poles. Two wires and poles are required to complete the electrical circuit...
network, formerly operated by ILPAPILPAPI.L.P.A.P. was a public Greek company, part of the general Athens Mass Transit System, responsible for the operation of the trolleybuses network...
(Ilektrokinita Leoforeia Periohis Athinon–Peiraios/Electric Buses of Athens–Piraeus)
- A bus network, formerly operated by ETHEL
- STASY S.A.
