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Gen Z is choosing not to drive (www.newsweek.com)

submitted 10 months ago by L4s@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

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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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[–] AA5B@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (2 children)

One of my kids is saying similar. While I respect and support that choice, we’re in the US so that seriously limits the places you can live. I keep saying he really needs to learn how to drive while I’m helping him get started in life, then see if he can figure out a life without a car. Then it would be his choice, not a limitation

[–] notgold@aussie.zone 3 points 10 months ago

My parents did the same thing for me. They made sure I could drive then encouraged me to take the bus. That way I would never be stuck.

[–] RubberElectrons@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

If you're doing it for that reason, add lessening manual into the mix as well. Maybe don't, I dunno.

[–] AA5B@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I’m not quite following this … if you’re saying to make sure they can drive manual transmission, I doubt they’ll ever see one. While I’ve said all my adult life that’s an important skill, the reality is in the US, manual transmissions have been pretty rare. It may have been a decade ago where is saw it was less than 5% of sales and has pretty much disappeared. With the advent of CVT, there’s no longer really a point, and of course EVs have no need for any transmission

[–] RubberElectrons@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago

Yeah... You're probably right. They're still quite popular in foreign countries due to mechanical simplicity/robustness. In fact I've noted car rentals that are automatic tend to be a bit more expensive then manuals, which the locals use.

Regardless, do your thing and have fun.