Subject: Re: I Grok Schlock
UK has it for older folks:

https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-e...

If you live in England or Wales
In England you can get a bus pass for free travel when you reach the State Pension age.

If you live in London, you can travel free on buses, tubes and other transport when you’re 60, but only within London.

In Wales you can get a bus pass when you reach 60.