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Law 3721/ 1957 establishes the OASTH, which is based in Thessaloniki and aims to provide urban bus transportation services for the city. A private-law legal entity, with shares. Coverage of the urban areas of Thessaloniki, within a 10-kilometre radius of the White Tower. Abolition of the trams, with the option for their former employees to join the OASTH workforce
Founding
of the Stavroupoli depot, in the western part of the city
The first articulated bus in Greece enters service in Thessaloniki, operated by OASTH
Introduction of monthly unlimited ride passes
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Inauguration of the OASTH offices (and its first depot)
Founding of the Phoinikas depot, in the eastern part of the city
The first female driver at OASTH
Renewal of the contract between the Greek State and OASTH for the provision of urban transportation in Thessaloniki. Expansion into new areas. New bus routes previously covered by KTEL
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