Older people (aged 65 or plus, regardless of living with dementia) are entitled to use urban and semi-urban collective public transportation free of charge. In relation to interstate collective transportation system, there is the “Free Pass” (Passe Livre) program. It is a national program that guarantees free fares for people who have proven to be in financial need (total household per capita monthly income lesser than one national minimum wage) and who live with disability (mental, physical etc.) (Brazilian Ministry of Infrastructure, 2019).

References:

Brazilian Ministry of Infrastructure. (2019). Passe Livre—Como Pedir. http://portal.infraestrutura.gov.br/passelivre/passe-livre/?como-pedir

In Hong Kong, most people with dementia will be benefited from the Government Public Transport Fare Concession Scheme for the Elderly and Eligible Persons with Disabilities. Under this scheme, 1) older adults aged 65 and over, 2) recipients under Comprehensive Social Security Assistance Scheme aged below 65 with 100% disabilities, and 3) recipients of Disability Allowance aged below 65, can travel on designated public transports such as train, bus, and minibus at a concessionary fare HK$2 per trip (Labour and Welfare Bureau, 2020, March 31).

References:

Labour and Welfare Bureau. (2020, March 31). Government Public Transport Fare Concession Scheme for the Elderly and Eligible Persons with Disabilities. Retrieved from https://www.lwb.gov.hk/en/highlights/fare_concession/index.html

While there are no discounted transportation fares for persons with dementia, a few state governments provide concessions to senior citizens using the state transport buses (Vikaspedia, n.d.-a). In addition, the Indian Railyways and airlines for domestic flights provide fare concessions to senior citizens as well (Vikaspedia, n.d.-a).

References:

Vikaspedia (n.d.-a). Concessions and Facilities given to Senior Citizens. Government of India. Available from: https://vikaspedia.in/social-welfare/senior-citizens-welfare/concessions-and-facilities-given-to-senior-citizens

None.

No universal transportation discount programs are in place in Mexico. However, older adults can register in the National Institute for Older Adults and get a wide variety of discounts (amount and type) with public and private institutions that have collaboration agreements with INAPAM[1]. Thus, they could get specific transportation fares/discounts (airlines, coaches) if agreements are in place. On the other hand, there are some states/localities that offer transportation benefits, for example, Mexico City where older adults do not have to pay for public transportation (buses, underground, etc.).

[1] INAPAM publishes a directory of all the services/institutions they have established agreements with in their webpage. Information is presented by categories of discounts: food, legal and accounting consultancy, education, culture, recreation, and sports; property tax and water services; health; transport; dress and home. For each category, there is a downloadable directory with information by state. Available at: https://www.gob.mx/inapam/acciones-y-programas/beneficios-test

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/.

There is no mechanism in place specifically for persons living with dementia. Pensioners (i.e., 60 years and over) in South Africa, however, enjoy discounted municipal rates on long-distance travel transportation (train and bus liners), as well as discounted access fees to public national parks (Qukula, 2019).

References:

Qukula, Q. (2019). 30 discounts , freebies and rebates for pensioners to take advantage of. Cape Talk. http://www.capetalk.co.za/articles/338645/30-discounts-freebies-and-rebates-for-pensioners-to-take-advantage-of