Less driving

I read an interesting article that says that fewer people are rushing to get their licences to drive in Britain. Apparently only about 35% 17 to 20 year olds in Britain have driver’s licence.  The number was closer to 50% in the early 1990s. Also, apparently fewer KMs are being driven by the average driver as well.

I was “late” in getting my compared to many of my peers waiting until mid-way through university, so I understand why someone, particularly if they have access to good public transport might choose not to drive.

TreeHugger postulates that this could be proof that the end of the car centric era is on its way.