I remember reading where seniors over a certain age do not have to pay to ride the local bus/transportation system, irrespective of citizenship. Unfortunately, my aged brain forgot what city/country that was. So I thought it would be helpful if a list of fare reductions or free passes for visiting seniors could be collected. Lists by city or country would be most appreciated.
So, if you know of "deals" for seniors within Europe, please share.
You might be thinking of Budapest. Free transport for ages 65+.
Well, Budapest for the public transportation (i dont know about other cities) and Hungary for the trains. Prague too, I think, for public transportation. (The link above is Budapest, not Hungary).
Oops, thanks, Mr Ë. Edited.
... even i forget there is more to the country.
Yes, public transportation in Prague is free for the over 65 set.
In Great Britain, you can buy a senior railcard (35 GBP one year, 80 GBP three years) and you get 1/3 off most rail fares. You do need to do the math to see if it will save you money. I bought a three year card and have made 3 trips to the UK in the two years since I purchased it. The amount I saved on my first two trips exceeded the cost of the railpass (it used to be 70 GBP).
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/tickets-railcards-offers/promotions/senior-railcard/
National Express do an £18 coachcard for a year for the over 60's.
On Tuesday to Thursday a £15 flat fare, single or day return if booked at least 3 days ahead (not to airports). All other days 1/3 off fares.
In October (my next currently scheduled trip) I'm doing Glasgow to Bristol for £15 as an example.
All public transport is free within Luxembourg, not just for over 65s.
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But in Luxembourg a Big Mac combo meal is 15 euro and a local beer can cost 6 euro. So the transportation to the restaurant has to be free. ;-)
It's still cheaper to buy a beer in Luxembourg than it is in Sydney ...
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