Older drivers are less likely than young drivers to stop using their cars, no matter how much public transport improves, a survey by motor insurer Privilege Insurance has shown.
More than 40% of drivers aged 17 to 24 would use public transport, compared with only 25% of drivers aged 65 and over.
Inconveniences such as road and city centre tolls, more expensive parking and motorway bus lanes would cause just 30% of 55 to 64-year-olds to give up their cars, compared with almost 50% of the 17 to 24 age group.
Privilege business manager Catherine Alty said the insurer had begun offering drivers aged 50-plus competitive motor insurance, as the company believed they had a more responsible attitude to driving.
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Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
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