For generations of American teenagers, getting a driver's license at age 16 has always been an important ceremony in the process of growing up, and it also means the first time they actually have the freedom to travel independently. However, according to reports, Uber President and Chief Operating Officer Andrew McDonald believes that this tradition may no longer exist in the future. As a guest on the 20VC podcast hosted by entrepreneur Harry Stebbins, McDonald said, “Someday, maybe not in 5 years, but in 15 or 20 years, no one will buy their own car anymore. At that time, people don't even need a driver's license because there are other ways to solve travel problems. Bicycles and electric scooters will take part of the demand, autonomous cars will take part, and public transportation will also play a big role, but I don't think people need to own their own cars.”

For generations of American teenagers, getting a driver's license at age 16 has always been an important ceremony in the process of growing up, and it also means the first time they actually have the freedom to travel independently. However, according to reports, Uber President and Chief Operating Officer Andrew McDonald believes that this tradition may no longer exist in the future. As a guest on the 20VC podcast hosted by entrepreneur Harry Stebbins, McDonald said, “Someday, maybe not in 5 years, but in 15 or 20 years, no one will buy their own car anymore. At that time, people don't even need a driver's license because there are other ways to solve travel problems. Bicycles and electric scooters will take part of the demand, autonomous cars will take part, and public transportation will also play a big role, but I don't think people need to own their own cars.”