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.

  • Peppycito@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    9 months ago

    I’m in my 40’s and only got my license 5 years ago. As well as environmental and economic reasons a big part of my refusal was power. A drivers license is the main way the state exerts power over the people. You should see a cops face when you tell them you don’t have a drivers license, they lose their biggest threat against you. In the end I had to drive for work and I try to avoid doing so at all costs.

    • NotSteve_@lemmy.caEnglish
      2·
      9 months ago

      Do you not have ID cards in your country? In Canada we have ID cards and drivers licenses that are exactly the same minus one letting you drive

      • Peppycito@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        2·
        9 months ago

        I’m Canadian and had a BYID card issued by the LCBO. But the police can’t threaten to take it away from you as a means of control.

    • erwan@lemmy.mlEnglish
      2·
      9 months ago

      What can a cop do about your driving license if you’re not driving when he talks to you?