"Too Poor To Drive". This is the gut level conclusion that's been propagated in "Generation Why" since January, 2012, long before the theory gained currency in the broader automotive world. In the nearly two years since, the "kids aren't interested in cars because of technology/the environment/urbanization" meme has held up tenaciously – and it's not entirely false.
The main issue has been a lack of data to support our argument. Hard data costs lots of time and money, something that is precious in the world of automotive reporting. On the other hand, there are plenty of people who really want the alternate theory to be true, and they're happy to help their cause with lots of alarming but inaccurate articles.
Juan Barnett of DC Auto Geek has analyzed a new study by the IIHS, which looks at unemployment figures, the number of insured teenage drivers and graduated licensing laws, shows that unemployment for both teens and their parents, is by far the biggest factor in preventing younger people from driving. Without the resources for a car, insurance and gas, young people don't have much hope getting behind the wheel or any car, let alone their own car.
from The Truth About Cars http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com
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