text: Mimi Sheller, a sociology professer states that, "Different things are converging which suggests that we are witnessing a long-term cultural shift," (Par. 35, Rosenthal). What she says is true; carpooling, van and public transportation services, and bike-sharing programs are the most populat they've ever been. Shifts in the population of drivers may accelerate the current trend, and the "cash-strapped" Americans that can't afford a car may never actually have to buy one.