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Should the elderly get free bus rides?

(chinadaily.com.cn) Updated: 2016-07-30 09:28

BlondeAmber (Ireland)

At home the over 70's get free travel on all public transport.

There is never an issue about over-crowding - as they tend not to travel at peak times, and there is never any fuss about ensuring they have a seat.

Should the elderly get free bus rides?

The young woman weeps after getting hurt for unwillingness to give up her seat to the elderly man in a dispute with his son and son-in-law on Bus 215 in Shenyang, on March 30, 2014.[Photo/IC]

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