Why Gen Z Is Choosing Not To Drive... Don't Blame Us

For decades, getting your driver's licence was seen as the first real step into adulthood. It meant freedom, independence, and finally having control over your own life. But for Gen Z, something has changed. Millions of young adults are delaying or completely skipping their driver's licence. Car ownership is falling, ride-sharing is replacing driving, and many people in their 20s are asking a question previous generations never had to ask: Is owning a car even worth it anymore? In this documentary, we explore why Gen Z is driving less than previous generations and uncover the economic, cultural, and technological forces behind one of the biggest generational shifts in modern history. From rising car prices and insurance costs to Uber, Lyft, remote work, and the changing meaning of adulthood, this isn't just a story about cars it's a story about what growing up looks like today. Is driving still freedom, or has it become another financial trap?