Younger generation choosing to not drive

Gabe Shertz, 25, on a shared scooter near his South Philadelphia home in the United States. Photo: TNS

For decades, cars have held a primary place in American culture.

They’ve transported us, restless and free, toward new adventure down a winding road – or just to the nearest cafe. A young person often divided life into two periods: Before getting a driver’s licence, and after.