Don't forget in that 7000 mile average a number of people are doing significantly less and also the majority of people live in urban areas where there is some public transport. Look outside most schools and see the number of little darlings getting collected in a car who will almost always live within a couple of miles. Both the child and the parent would see health benefits from walking or cycling. Cut out the unnecessary usage and suddenly an Uber for what is left is feasible.A cheap taxi/ Uber is about £1-£1.50/mile. Unless public transport is a viable option, 7,000 a year needs a car. Sadly, there are lots of folks who can’t use public transport.