Our Politician, Winston Peters, introduced the Gold Card for senior citizens. This allows them discounts on Travel and Purchases. Organisations are now seeing that these discounts can have a financial impact on their bottom line so steps are happening to restrict the use of these cards.
Grey Power is calling on the Auckland Council to retain a transport subsidy during peak time travel.
At present, Gold Card holders in Auckland can travel for free on public transport from 9am to midnight - unlike other parts of New Zealand where the subsidy stops after 3pm.
Grey Power is concerned that the subsidy might be dropped as part of a review of public transport in the region.
Supercare4u.com believes that these discount cards need to be left alone for the enjoyment of our seniors.
