Less Gen Z Americans own a driver's license than previous generations, according to consulting firm McKinsey.

Gen Z is choosing not to drive::Less Gen Z Americans own a driver’s license than previous generations, according to consulting firm McKinsey.

  • Runwaylights@lemmy.worldEnglish
    33·
    10 months ago

    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.

    • SlopppyEngineer@lemmy.worldEnglish
      10·
      10 months ago

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

      • fidodo@lemmy.worldEnglish
        8·
        10 months ago

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

        • Crashumbc@lemmy.worldEnglish
          10·
          10 months ago

          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.

    • mriormro@lemmy.worldEnglish
      5·
      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.

    • Appoxo@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      4·
      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.