The Pandemic Emptied American Roads. But Driving Is Picking Back Up

Miles driven in the U.S. plummeted remarkably in the middle of March — dropping by 30% in a single week. Now driving is slowly resuming, a trend that began before stay-at-home orders were lifted.

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Camila Flamiano Domonoske covers cars, energy and the future of mobility for NPR's Business Desk.
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