Gareth wrote:Most people don't like driving and own cars for convenience and/or status. If it becomes more convenient to rent for a short journey, the incentive to own will become the province of those with larger disposable incomes. I can imagine that, possibly, hiring could end up cheaper than owning.
you are right - but that convenience is a reason why so many would not want to not own...
If I think of those living around here I suspect that the vast majority would not want this opportunity of not owning a car and renting when needed - just too inconvenient...
but move into a major city and I would expect to see a different statistic, though many will still prefer to own than have the hassles otherwise...
I know lots of people who live in London who would be better off financially in not owning, but hiring or using taxis or even a driver & car... but they still prefer the independence of owning their own car(s)
Alasdair