Car ownership: Drivers moving away from using cars and believe they are ‘wasteful’ | Express.co.uk
Felix Reeves Sep 24, 2022
More than one in five drivers believe that the Government should actively be discouraging the use of private cars.
The findings reveal that one in five (21 percent) of those surveyed think owning a car is wasteful and should be discouraged by Governments. The research from Bolt looked into what would trigger British car owners aged between 18 and 39 to move away from owning a private car.
More than one in four stated they would give up their car if alternative modes of transport improved such as wider availability of car clubs and micromobility options in e-scooters or e-bikes.
This correlates with the fact that 55% believe having a car is useful for occasional access but they don’t depend on it.
Within the research, Bolt also asked what factors are most important to those surveyed when making transport choices, with affordability being listed as the most critical choice, closely followed by convenience and safety.
Amidst a cost of living crisis, the findings show that many people are considering whether continuing to own a private car makes financial sense.
