By retaining the 'One, two, free for seniors and pensioners’ will enable seniors who use their Go Card to travel free for the rest of the day after two journeys.
Seniors are among the most reliant on public transport to get around including travel to the social opportunities that add to their quality of life, medical appointments and visiting family.
COTA Queensland supports the notion of financial assistance being available for those who need it, however better targeting for concessions may be required to ensure that those most in need are recipients.
A pre-election COTA Queensland survey of 128 older residents conducted in November and December 2014 identified three recurring concerns - health, cost of living, and transport.
It is also good news for other holders of a Commonwealth Pensioner Concession Card, such as veterans, people with disability, carers, and single parents who rely on state government concessions for access to electricity, water, and transport.