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Gen Z is choosing not to drive (www.newsweek.com)
submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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Gen Z is choosing not to drive::Less Gen Z Americans own a driver's license than previous generations, according to consulting firm McKinsey.

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[–] [email protected] 35 points 10 months ago (3 children)

Quite interesting to see them trying to live without a car in a society where cars are such a necessity. I live in the Netherlands and many of my friends don't have a license or own a car, but over here the infrastructure is build around accessibility for people without a car. For example, I live in a small town and I can hop on my bike and reach 5 supermarkets within 15 minutes. But it's interesting to see people trying out different modes of transportation where it's not so easy.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 10 months ago (1 children)

The article mentions hailed mobility, like Uber and Lyft, are the alternative uses. It's still cars, but not their car.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Considering how much cars cost I wonder if ride shares are even more expensive.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Depends on how often you drive.

there's a lot of variables, but figure owning a car costs 300-400 a month minimum...

If you don't need it everyday for work I can easily see ride apps/taxis being much cheaper.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

300-400 for an average priced car plus 200-400 of car insurance

[–] [email protected] 5 points 10 months ago

I’m 34 and never had a driver’s license. Never really needed one and I don’t particularly enjoy driving but happy to say that if you live in one of our larger, denser cities you can get along without ever operating a car.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago

My town (germany) of about 10k has 2 major supermarkets (not the kind of walmart sized) in a 15min bicycle time.
2 or 3 smaller shops within 10-15min walking time.