Why Are Teens Opting Out of Driving?

Fifteen-year-old Mia Castellanos is like a lot of teens these days. She has zero interest in getting her driver's license. According to the Federal Highway Administration, 25% of 16 year olds opted to get their license in 2021. Receiving your driver's license used to be a right of passage and a key step towards independence. However, being independent looks very different to this generation of teenagers, thanks in large part to everything you need being at your fingertips.