HONG KONG, Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ —
The ‘Digital Travel Dilemma’ of the Elderly
The internet is evolving at an unprecedented pace, significantly enhancing convenience for young people, while the elderly are increasingly find themselves unfamiliar with smartphones. Services like e-map navigation and online ride-hailing, which seem commonplace, have become a digital divide that restricts the travel of the elderly. They face a competitive disadvantage in hailing rides and often struggle to find a taxi on the roadside for extended periods. According to a recent survey, only 24.1% of elderly individuals in China are able to use smartphones to assist with their daily lives, 74% of the elderly still hail…
