A protesting taxi driver carries a Greek national flag in front of the transport ministry during a protest in Athens on Sept 28, 2011. About 2,000 striking taxi drivers gathered to protest against government plans to open up their licensed profession to more competition. (Associated Press)

Photo by: KOSTAS TSIRONIS

A protesting taxi driver carries a Greek national flag in front of the transport ministry during a protest in Athens on Sept 28, 2011. About 2,000 striking taxi drivers gathered to protest against government plans to open up their licensed profession to more competition. (Associated Press)