How to Identify a Car-Free Family?

[LaPreston]

A car-free family consists of two parts: the main applicant and other family applicants. Therefore, the identification of a car-free family involves both the main applicant and other family applicants. The lottery mechanism based on family units has a higher success rate than individual applications.

[DiAlaina]

Over the years of observing community life, I've concluded that car-free families are actually quite common, especially in big cities. If a family relies solely on buses or subways for daily transportation, has an empty garage with no car in sight, or mentions in conversations that they've never owned a car, they can basically be identified as car-free. While government policies like license plate lotteries require households to provide household registration documents and written statements proving they don't own a car, in daily life it's more about neighborhood awareness or personal admission. I find this informal method quite practical, especially as more people choose to save expenses or opt for eco-friendly alternatives. I remember when a friend moved and became car-free, everyone helped by sharing ride information, which naturally confirmed his car-free status – it felt good to help each other out.