Are Geneva youngsters steering clear of cars?

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I am a climate and science/technology reporter. I am interested in the effects of climate change on everyday life and scientific solutions. Born in London, I am a dual citizen of Switzerland and the UK. After studying modern languages and translation, I trained as a journalist and joined swissinfo.ch in 2006. My working languages are English, German, French and Spanish.

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For generations of youngsters, getting your driving licence and owing a car or visiting the Geneva Motor Show have been rites of passage in Switzerland’s car-loving society. But things seem to be changing. swissinfo.ch talks to students in Geneva to find out more.

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