Despite the narrative that Gen Z is abandoning car ownership, new findings from Enterprise Mobility’s second annual “On the Move” mobility survey show otherwise.
According to the survey, the frequency of young people’s use of private vehicles is quietly rising. Weekly or more usage has increased to 66% in 2025, up from 62% in 2024. About 52% of Gen Z respondents report driving their car more this year than last, the biggest increase among any generation.
In addition, the share of Gen Z respondents who reported using a private vehicle only once or a few times a month decreased year-over-year to 3% in 2025, down from 7% in 2024. At the same time:
- Gen Z (14%), Millennials (13%) and Gen X (11%) are more likely than Baby Boomers (2%) or Silent Generation (1%) to use mass rapid transit weekly or more.
- Gen Z (16%) and Millennials (12%) are more likely than other generations to use ride-hailing services weekly or more.
- Gen Z (18%), Millennials (14%) and Gen X (16%) are more likely than Baby Boomers (4%) or Silent Generation (3%) to use the public bus system weekly or more.
“Gen Z’s transportation habits defy easy categorization,” says Will Withington, executive vice president of global operations at Enterprise Mobility. “The mobility landscape is changing fast, and consumers are shaping what comes next. This survey gives us valuable insight into how we can deliver mobility solutions that are people-centric and forward-thinking.”
