u/Serious-Decision-345

I just saw a post titled "Are We Underestimating How Big E-Bikes Will Get?", which got me wondering:

I’ve been noticing a shift lately. A lot of people in their early 20s don't even seem bothered about getting a driver’s license anymore. My neighbor’s kid is a perfect example—he gets 90% of his commuting and social life done on a decent e-bike and has zero interest in a car.

A decade ago, getting your first car felt like the ultimate rite of passage into adulthood. Now, it seems like people value flexibility and skipping traffic more than owning a ton of metal. Are we witnessing a long-term cultural shift, or is this just a temporary economic side effect of rising car and gas prices?