Thousands of seniors across the Mid Coast have signed up for the regional seniors travel card just three weeks after applications opened.
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Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Transport and Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead said 7733 Mid Coast seniors have signed up for the $250 pre-paid Visa card so far while 19,223 seniors received the card last year.
"The regional seniors travel card was a commitment we made before the 2019 NSW election, and I'm proud to say it's one we have delivered for the people of regional NSW," Mr Bromhead said.
"The card has been an overwhelming success, last year easing the burden of 19,223 local seniors. That's a $4.8m dollar investment in the MidCoast Council area alone.
"This card is great news for regional seniors and another way we are injecting money into the bush with the benefit flowing for fuel stations, taxi drivers and local economies," Mr Bromhead said.
This is the second year of the trial initiative, which has attracted more than 160,000 applications from across regional NSW.
Eligible seniors have until November 30 to submit an application through Service NSW.
Seniors must be an age pensioner with a valid pensioner concession card or hold a Commonwealth seniors health card issued by either the Department of Human Services or Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Applications for the card are made online at www.service.nsw.gov.au, by calling 13 77 88 or by visiting a Service NSW Service Centre.