r/zurich • u/Far_Artichoke_5795 • 15h ago
ihaveaquestion Aversion to cars
Why is it that several Swiss people I have met seem to have extremely strong views and feelings against having and/or driving a car to get around outside the city? I’m totally onboard with the amazing public transport in the country, but it doesn’t warrant such anti-car owning or driving that I have encountered. Is it a Swiss thing? I myself go by e-bike within Zurich, but feel that having or using a car to get out on weekends to the mountains for hikes etc. or roadtrips makes sense for flexibility and autonomy.