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Uber CEO: Gen Z skips driver's licenses for rideshares

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Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi observes that Gen Z is increasingly forgoing driver's licenses, opting instead for rideshare services like Uber. This trend is supported by declining driver's license rates among young people in the U.S. and is influenced by factors such as convenience, cost, and urbanization. Rideshare companies are actively targeting this demographic with features designed for teens, emphasizing safety and independence. AI

IMPACT Rideshare services, increasingly powered by AI, are reshaping transportation habits and potentially reducing car ownership among younger generations.

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Uber CEO: Gen Z skips driver's licenses for rideshares

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Sasha Rogelberg ·

    Uber CEO says rideshare ‘freed up’ his son from having to get a driver’s license—and he’s one of many Gen Zers who aren’t willing to drive

    “This drives me crazy. My son is over 18,” Dara Khosrowshahi said on a podcast. “I’m still trying to get my son to get his driver’s license.”

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