Originally Posted by
Ekdog
Does your country, city or town make living car-free easier for senior citizens? I'll turn 60 in March and--hallelujah!--that means I'll be eligible for a Golden Pass, which will allow me to save 40% on most of my train journeys!
If I make it to 65, I'll be able to ride the buses for free.
We have a seniors' rate for public transit and many other services. Ironically in the current economy some seniors are a lot better off than many young people starting out their careers with massive college debt and reduced job prospects.