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Originally Posted by jamesqf
Completely misses one reason for the drop in miles driven: telecommuting. Even though I drive as much to get to various recreational stuff, the elimination of at least 95% of work-related driving from my life means my total miles are down by at least a third, maybe half.
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Beyond that, even socialization takes place online now. Social media has allowed more people to keep in touch, more than ever. And they can keep in touch without visiting in person.
Better for me. I don't have to bankrupt myself on a cross-Pacific plane ticket to visit my relations Stateside. It's been twenty five years since I visited the family in Spokane.
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The newer generation can't afford cars, and are building their lives around not using them. Not a bad thing, in my opinion.
Leaves more gas for the rest of us.
