The removal of travel time restrictions on buses and trains will be a game changer for Waikato's ageing communities using their SuperGold card concession.
From February 1, free travel will be available at all times on all Waikato Regional Council bus and train services for Bee Card holders with the SuperGold concession loaded. Until now, SuperGold has only been available on services operating during off peak periods.
"The removal of travel time restrictions will help our SuperGold cardholders keep connected with family and friends more easily," said Regional Transport Connections chairwoman Angela Strange.
"That increased connectedness has the potential to ease isolation and make a big difference to the well-being of our older people."