Number of Households Without a Car Increasing
For the first time in 50 years, the number of families without a vehicle at their households in North America has increased.
The data comes courtesy of the Commuting in America 2013 study, stating that “An aging population, challenging economic times and increased availability of other travel options may be contributing to the reversal of this trend.” The trend being that since 1960, the number of American households without a vehicle had been dropping.
Almost 10 Percent of American Households are Carless
The statistic reached an all-time low of 8.7 percent in 2007. But in 2011, the latest year data is available, that percentage had risen to 9.3, according to study authors at the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. Recent studies have also revealed that teenagers are showing less of an interest to get their driver’s licenses, while the average number of vehicle miles traveled has been declining for eight years.
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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