TOKYO , the Japanese electronics retailer, is to offer free delivery to older customers who have given up driving, in response to an increase in accidents attributed to elderly drivers in the country. Despite a growing push for seniors to stay off the roads, many who live outside big cities have no choice but to keep driving even as their cognitive skills decline. Drivers aged 75 and older caused 460 fatal accidents in Nojima 75 and older . Nojima will waive the JPY1,080 ($ at least 5,000 yen ) delivery charge for customers aged 65 and over on purchases above JPY5,000. Eligible customers will need to provide evidence that they have surrendered their license. Nojima will also halve installation fees for air conditioning units and washing machines, and service fees for setting up new mobile phones.
TOKYO , the Japanese electronics retailer, is to offer free delivery to older customers who have given up driving, in response to an increase in accidents attributed to elderly drivers in the country. Drivers aged 75 and older caused 460 fatal accidents in Nojima 75 and older . Nojima will waive the JPY1,080 ($ at least 5,000 yen ) delivery charge for customers aged 65 and over on purchases above JPY5,000. Eligible customers will need to provide evidence that they have surrendered their license. Nojima will also halve installation fees for air conditioning units and washing machines, and service fees for setting up new mobile phones.