The results of a recent survey among young drivers ages 18- to 34-years-old indicates that the Millennial generation are more dependent on connectivity than cars.
The study, released by car sharing company Zipcar, Inc., examined the attitudes and behaviors of young drivers regarding urban transportation, technology and car ownership.
Overall, the study found that Millennials are more likely to be disrupted by the loss of their smartphone or their computer than their car. The study also stated that the high cost of car ownership and environmental concerns are compelling Millennials to drive less.
Citing the proliferation of "on-demand mobility services," like car sharing, ride sharing and vehicle sharing, the study concluded that Milliennials are driving less and feel they are more able to live without a car.
Living without a smartphone, however, is a different story. The story reported 65 percent of young drivers surveyed said losing a phone or a computer would a greater negative impact on their daily routine than losing their car, if they even have a car at all.
Twenty five percent of those surveyed said using transportation apps has reduced how often they drive, compared to less than 12 percent of people 45 and older.
Nearly 75 percent of young drivers say they would rather shop online than drive or take public transit to the store.
"We're living through the most important shift in transportation in generations - the creation of a new mobility society," said Scott Griffith , Zipcar chairman and CEO in a press release. "Soon we'll live in major metropolitan areas that include networks of ubiquitous, mobile-app powered on-demand mobility services.
"These mobility networks will enable connected consumers to pick the best mode of transportation for each trip, in real-time,"he said. "Millennials are leading the charge for this highly efficient new model that is revolutionizing how people get around."
As reported by Green Autoblog, this year's study mirrors a similar Zipcar study released 14 months ago, where 55 percent of the people surveyed said they were actively trying to drive less, a 10 percent increase from 2010.
The third annual study, conducted by KRC Research, included 1,015 people.
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