The open road is an overused metaphor for endless possibility, so it would be logical to assume that most people enjoy the raw potential of long solo road trips. However, many travelers dread the idea of hours behind the wheel all by themselves. The common complaints: It s lonely; it s boring; and it s exhausting.
Everyone is feeling stress from rising costs and an uncertain economy. For Gen Z, the effects are particularly acute, and impacting how they live now and may be able to in the future.