Ever since I moved, I’ve been taking the bus to a nearby major station instead of the train because it’s 1) closer, 2) less crowded, and 3) I just like looking out the window.
I noticed that most of the passengers whom I’d consider to be older (60+) prefer or tend to use the normal seats instead of the priority seats. Even though the priority seats are empty and closer to the entrance, they slowly walk toward the back of the bus, sometimes carrying walking canes.
At first, I thought that they just didn’t want to accept the fact that they’re no longer young and able to walk like they once used to, but now I’m wondering if Japan has an age requirement for being considered “elderly”. Does something like that exist?
I noticed that most of the passengers whom I’d consider to be older (60+) prefer or tend to use the normal seats instead of the priority seats. Even though the priority seats are empty and closer to the entrance, they slowly walk toward the back of the bus, sometimes carrying walking canes.
At first, I thought that they just didn’t want to accept the fact that they’re no longer young and able to walk like they once used to, but now I’m wondering if Japan has an age requirement for being considered “elderly”. Does something like that exist?