Britons ditch cars as soaring petrol and diesel costs cause thousands to consider giving up driving

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Rising fuel costs have forced young people to rethink how they travel, with many cutting back on driving or ditching their cars altogether.A new study has found that four out of five motorists have already changed their habits as petrol prices continue to climb.

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The research revealed that 86 per cent of 2,000 18 to 25-year-olds have altered how they commute because of the cost of fuel.Nearly two-thirds of those asked said rising costs have made them question whether owning a car is worth it at all.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say More than three-quarters admitted they are driving less often, while a third said they are using public transport more frequently, with buses being the most popular alternative.Over a quarter of young people said they are spending less on takeaways, while a similar number have cut back on buying new clothes, and some have dipped into their savings.

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Social lives are being affected, too, with around one in five people saying they are going out less with...

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