Effectiveness of free public transport for the inclusion of older people (São Paulo)

Bibliographic Data

ID16940596
AuthorsRobert Mare (0000-0003-3671-450X, Universidade de São Paulo), Osvaldo Gogliano Sobrinho (0000-0002-6381-3450, Universidade de São Paulo), Maria Ermelina Brosch Malatesta (0000-0003-4112-7828, Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie)
Year2024
Volume26
Issue60
Pages707-726
Publication date2024-05-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueCadernos Metrópole (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1517-2422 • E-ISSN: 2236-9996
PublisherFapUNIFESP (SciELO) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1590/2236-9996.2024-6014.e
OpenAlexW4396861589
SCIELO_PIDS2236-99962024000200707
LanguageEN
References cited12

The aging of the world population intensifies discussions about the inadequacy of cities to meet the needs of older people. Free public transport is not enough to provide greater inclusion for this age group. This article aims to present reflections on the effectiveness of free public transport for the inclusion of older people in the city of São Paulo. Qualitative, exploratory research and a documentary survey were carried out. As a result, complementary items are suggested for the implementation of free public transport for older people, relating to public policies, infrastructure, transport systems, education, and incorporation of technologies. It is concluded that these suggestions contribute to the proposition of aspects to be addressed in future studies and the new Legal Framework for Collective Public Transport, aiming at more inclusive cities

Political science · Public transport · Law · Medicine · Older Adults Driving Studies · Psychology · Social Psychology · Transportation and Mobility Innovations · Urban Transport and Accessibility · Gerontology