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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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[–] Resol 22 points 11 months ago (10 children)

My family keeps pressuring me to learn how to drive. I still say no, and will keep doing so for the rest of my life basically. I seriously do not wanna contribute to pollution and congestion.

In my country you're expected to know how to drive as early as 15, way before you even get your permit. I say fuck that.

[–] trixter313 2 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

Another gen-z here, yeah I have no interest in something that requires me to pay insurance even if I'm not using it when my ebike gets me everywhere I need to go. Not to mention having way less potential to hurt someone else because of a lapse of attention on the roads. Add on the health and environmental benefits and that I don't pay for electricity in my house so it's free to fuel.

Lots of these comments feel out of touch or just in touch with their own ideals a little too much.

[–] spader312 3 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Car insurance is getting super expensive even more so for younger folks. My renewal came in with GEICO and they raised my 6mo premium from $2500 to $3300. So I got a bunch of quotes from different companies all of them were around $3500-$4000 matching the same coverage. It's insane.

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