Summary
Yamakita Town offers a transportation service using taxis for its citizens over 70 years old, who live in areas which are difficult to access with public transportation. The town provides tickets worth 1500 Japanese yen for a month to each household, which can be used with the town’s taxi services. User-friendliness was one of the top priorities of this transportation scheme: it is important that ticket holders can use their tickets with the town’s regular taxi services, and that there are no restrictions on destination, time of use, and reservations. The number of users of the transportation scheme is on the rise, and many voiced in a survey that they hoped the system would continue to be available.
Another program that has gained popularity among older citizens is “Yamabuki School.” In order to assist with seniors’ continuing education, the town holds a series of six lectures or trainings around October every year.
Key facts
Main target group: Older people in general
Sector(s): Education, Health, Housing, Information and communication, Transportation
Desired outcome for older people:
Be mobile