Japan Wants Elderly To Quit Driving
Japanese culture respects its elders, especially important the disproportionately high number of pensioners in the country. But with many people living past the age of 80, problems can arise. There are specifically concerns with pensioners that drive.
The elderly drive slower and are not as attentive as younger drivers and there is greater congestion and more accidents as a result. Because of this, Japan wants older people to quit driving, but by agreement and in return for some kind of compensation. According to AutoUnleashed reports there are 30 partner companies ready to help government to realize that plan.
For example, they get free home deliveries from a department store chain, restaurant discounts at Tokyo’s Imperial Hotel, reduced interest rates at a local bank and Domino’s Pizza is even giving them a 10 percent discount for its menu prices.
It will be interesting to see how successful this program is with a view to perhaps extend it to other countries where similar problems exist.
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