> However car ownership there is not as widespread as in the US due to a number of economic constraints (space cost, gas price, taxes). It's not just economic

> However car ownership there is not as widespread as in the US due to a number of economic constraints (space cost, gas price, taxes). It's not just economic constraint here in the Netherlands. A lot of people can reach anything they need using their bike and public transport (you can take your bike on the train). If you don't need a car, why bother getting and maintaining one?