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Poll Says Americans Remain Wary of Car- and Ride-Share Options
Three in four Americans prefer to drive themselves rather than rely on a ride- or car-sharing service, according to a survey commissioned by Kelley Blue Book.
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Three in four Americans prefer to drive themselves rather than rely on a ride- or car-sharing service, according to a survey commissioned by Kelley Blue Book. Only 5% or fewer consider car sharing a reason for not owning a vehicle in the future.
Respondents say vehicle ownership is safer, more reliable and more convenient by a factor of three or more compared with sharing services. Only one-third of those polled describe ride-sharing as safe.
The poll, which was conducted by Vital Findings LLC, surveyed 1,900 U.S. residents between 18 and 64 years old.
KBB says 73% of respondents are aware of ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft, but only 16% have actually used them. The proportion who have used car-sharing options such as Zipcar is only 7%. Millennials and urban dwellers are the biggest fans of sharing options.
Among those who have used sharing services, 76% say they still intend to buy or lease their own vehicle within the next two years, according to KBB.
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