Transport and Independence

A current driving licence is worthwhile if you need transport to get around.

However there are still some good deals for different modes of transport and any savings are worth checking out.

Buses and trains have discounts; even some ferry operators have concessions, don’t fight them thinking you don’t need elderly concessions, just take what you can get.

Concessions were set up to get people out and about and use the transport.

Think of them as a reward for you being around a long time and as a thank you for all the times you paid a premium when you were younger.

There are also travel clubs who specialise in the needs of older people and no disrespect to some of the young ones it’s nice just to relax away from other people’s children.

Ok your own grandchildren are exceptional cases but you wouldn’t want them all the time would you?

So work it how much does it cost to run a car?

You have first of all have to buy one.

That takes a lot of money.

Buy petrol, pay for servicing, tax, insurance, keep it clean, and garage it.

Work out how much all this comes to and then how many times you drive your car and where you drive to.

How many times do you get stressed out stuck in traffic, and looking for somewhere to park?

Have you checked out the bus time table?

So there’s no bus goes where you want to go then price a taxi. And for the times you feel you must have to have a car, check out hiring.

Depending on what sort of trip you are making and how much stuff you intend to take or collect this could work out to be a lot more economical.