Don’t drive? Can’t drive? Won’t drive? Want to drive less?
Towards a new organisation for all those who travel without a car.
We don’t all drive cars. There are some 64.1 Million people in the UK. Less than half of them (31.9 Million) have a driving licence. That means that over 32 Million people cannot drive. Many are too young – there are around 14 million children and young people, but there are 18 Million adults who simply don’t drive.
There are many reasons – the cost, they feel unsafe, they may have health issues that limit their ability to drive, or they simply choose not to drive. All these people need to use other modes of transport to access the places and services they use, but current transport policy and planning is massively focused on roads and car drivers.
We are therefore exploring the potential for an organisation to speak up for and support those who don’t drive. I am writing to invite you to a discussion on the need for such an organisation, what it might do and how it would be run.
The workshop will take place on October 16th at the Corams Fields Centre near Holborn in London . It will run from 11am to 4pm and a light lunch and refreshments will be provided.
If this is of interest please read through the attached papers that contain more detail. Please fill in and return the attached form (which also offers options for involvement if you cannot attend the session). If you cannot attend but know someone who might like to take part please share this information with them.
‘We Don’t Drive’ workshop information
With best wishes
Chris Church
We Don’t Drive development coordinator
E: chrischurch@cooptel.net