Seniors in Radin Mas can borrow scooters for free

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A new initiative by the Radin Mas Citizens’ Consultative Committee (CCC) allows seniors or residents with mobility problems to borrow a motorised scooter for free.

The programme — called Radin Mas EZ RoaM are for senior citizens who have difficulty walking long distances due to various health problems, which makes getting around a challenge.

Those aged 45 and above are allowed to borrow the motorised scooters for up to two hours each time. Those who are younger, but have mobility issues — such as those who are injured — can also borrow these scooters.

Each costing about S$1,000 and paid for with a sponsorship from the Loyang Tua Pek Kong Temple, thirty of these scooters are stationed across six locations — Bukit Merah Community Centre, Radin Mas Community Club, three Senior Activity Centres and a Family Service Centre — within the constituency.

Residents can bring their identification cards to any of the six locations to borrow the scooters.

Precautions are in place to ensure the safety of the users and passers-by. For example, the scooters can go up to only 10kmh, compared with the usual 15kmh. Before setting off, users will also be briefed by volunteers on safety rules, such as not riding the scooters on the roads.