Sadly, as the essay by Freund and Martin cites “the automobile is the dominant means of transport for people living in mature capitalist countries — and in some, the only viable means of mobility,” thus meaning that car ownership has for long dictated our lives. It has told us how we move, what we do and when we do it — and even the status we have in front of friends and family.
Thankfully, as the rise of ride sharing options and renting possibilities permeate our lives, the status behind car ownership has deteriorated with time and lost share as the de-facto option for mobility — especially amongst younger generations.
Sadly, you still don’t get access to the new and exciting options if you don’t even have a driver’s licence — that’s the story of my husband and me.
