[neals]

I think "not owning" a car is going to be a big thing. Car sharing even more so.

I used to be one of those people that would never ever give up his car. Giving up my freedom and pinning me to this city? Never.

After having my car broken into and vandalized a couple of times added to the insane cost of parking where I live, I did eventually give up my car 1 year ago.

I now use a car "sharing" service where a company owns 100's of car throughout the country, all bound to their own (extremely convenient) parking spot. I reserve the car 1 minute in advance, open it up with my phone and drive.

The best thing is: It's not my car.

I don't care what happens to it. I just leave it at its little spot after I'm done and I forget about it. No maintenance, hardly ever have to fill it up with gas, billing takes place at the end of the month.

Now imagine this car not having that parking spot but being automated and just picking me up from my doorstep. Not having to put it back into it's designated spot. I would feel pretty awesome about that.

[drcross]

My friend recently sold his car in central London and is moving to Zip car and the alternatives when he and his wife need one. The running costs, maintenance, insurance and parking involved with it didn't add up. We are seeing drastic changes in the transport industry.