Malaysia needs a more senior-friendly public transport system


By LILY FU

Information about bus routes is not easily available at our bus stops. — LILY FU

My friends are amazed at how I have been able to move around the city and the suburbs without a car. I have been relying mostly on public transport and my two faithful legs since 1998. They say they wouldn’t have a clue how to take public transport to where they want to go. They intend to keep on driving for as long as possible.

There is currently no mandatory upper age limit on driving. But as age creeps up on them, the day will surely come when they have no choice but to hang up their car keys for good.

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