Uber CEO says rideshare ‘freed up’ his son from having to get a driver’s license—and he’s one of many Gen Zers who aren’t willing to drive
Gen Z is increasingly opting out of getting driver's licenses, favoring rideshare services instead, according to Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi. His son is among many young people who find ridesharing more convenient than owning a car. This trend reflects a broader decline in the number of teenagers obtaining licenses in the U.S.
- ▪The percentage of 18-year-olds with driver's licenses in the U.S. decreased from 80% in 1983 to 60% in 2022.
- ▪Uber has launched teen accounts to allow younger users to travel independently with safety measures in place.
- ▪Khosrowshahi believes rideshare services are disrupting the traditional appeal of car ownership.
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Gen Z is turning away from getting driver’s licenses because they can just grab rideshares instead, according to Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi—and his own son is no exception.Recommended Video While getting a license for Khosrowshahi was “a goal in life” representing freedom, his son has passed on this benchmark of teenagedom, he told The Verge’s Decoder podcast last May. The Uber CEO’s son is among a wave of teens embracing the convenience of rideshare over owning a car, Khosrowshahi noted. “This drives me crazy,” Khosrowshahi said.
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