Our society has a senior transportation problem, and with the advancing ’silver market’ (the new term for the baby boomers) that challenge is looming larger. There’s increasing squabble about re-testing seniors for driving licenses, but nobody really wants to take responsibility for that (should it be up to the State DMV, families, doctors…?).
It’s a quality of life thing. Senior’s don’t want to give up their licenses because they become immobilized and can’t get out to go shopping, socialize, etc. The irony here is that they could get a 10% discount at movie theaters, but they can’t get to the movies. What to do?
Here’s an idea: instead of (or in addition to) offering a 10% discount to seniors, how about local businesses (at a shopping center, for example) chip in to create a weekly ride share? You know, go out and pick up the seniors, then bring them to the store so they can shop. And how about this…instead of just offering a ride plain and simple, how about building it into a social event? Make the rides (and stops) fun. Sing songs. Offer games. Make it an experience, not just a trip to the store(s).
AfriGadget
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