Old people, pensioners, have their rights --- even foreign old people. Any person who is over 70 years old is eligible for free transportation on the Prague subway, buses and trams. We were very surprised to learn that even we are eligible. The only difference is that for a Czech national their national identity card is all they need. For us the card cost 20 Czech Krowns, just over 1 US dollar each. An annual pass for those under 70 comes to between $270 and $300. What a deal, transportation for the rest of your life for just over $2.00. Our new friend, D, went with us today since we had to register with the Foreigner's Police later in the day. She speaks Russian since she is from Uzbekistan and so do most older Czechs. With
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