09.01.08. Discount transportation fares | New Zealand
09.01.08. Discount transportation fares | New Zealand
18 Sep 2022
While not specific to dementia, there are several transport assistance options for those with dementia including:
- National travel assistance is available for those who have a high cost of transport due to distance for those needing frequent specialist medical or disability services.
- Supergold card travel is free outside of peak times for those aged 65+.
- Discount taxi vouchers reduce the cost of taxi travel due to permanent disability, including dementia (Seniorline, n.d.).
References:
Seniorline. (n.d.). Transport. Available from: https://www.seniorline.org.nz/living-in-your-own-home/transport/.