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Are Geneva youngsters steering clear of cars?

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Born in London, Simon is a multimedia journalist who has worked for www.swissinfo.ch since 2006. He speaks French, German and Spanish and focuses on science, technology and innovation issues.

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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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