“Here pensioners travel by public transport free”
“In Trelleborg it will be free for all persons over 67 years to travel collectively. It was decided on Monday and shall apply from 1 may, writes Trelleborgs Allehanda.”
“Trelleborg’s municipal council has discussed about the free public transport shall apply from 65, 67 or 69 years of age. On Monday, it was decided to bussåkningen become a free for all over 67, reports the Trelleborgs Allehanda.”
” We want to encourage to travel by public transport. it is healthy for the older. It is about people to dare to move more out there, ” says board chairman Michael Rubin (M) to the newspaper.”
“Cost: 5.8 million
“It is the Moderates, the Christian democrats and The sweden democrats, who all had it as a election promise. It shall apply from 67 years is, to some extent, that it is cheaper than the retirement age of 65. But it is hoped that the initiative, which is estimated to cost taxpayers 5.8 million dollars per year, should pay back itself.”
“– Loneliness among older people increases the burden on health centers. So we expect to get back the cost of this at the other end, ” says Michael Rubin.”
“The free public transport with effect from 1 may this year. You should also investigate how older people living in rural areas should be able to take part of the bet.”
