Transportation is essential to the evolution of cities because it facilitates the flow of both people and goods, and it also plays a role in the expansion of economic activity by determining how easily land can be accessed at different levels. As the number of people living in cities continues to balloon at an alarming rate, so does the urgent requirement for more and better transportation infrastructure. According to many individuals from rural areas who have moved to Kuala Lumpur for the employment opportunities, which are predominantly centred in the central city area of Malaysia, fast urbanisation has resulted in numerous issues, including traffic congestion. Due to the limited availability of public transit, many Malaysians have been driving their own automobiles to work for some time. In this study, it is necessary to have a deeper understanding of the social and demographic perceptions of continuing car ownership. The purpose of the study is to evaluate how gender, age, experience in the form of education, and household income group influence preferences. In selected regions of Kuala Lumpur, data were gathered utilising a quantitative research technique involving a questionnaire survey. The research was conducted utilising a sample of 370 locals. The survey findings were analysed descriptively using frequency analysis and simple statistical analyses. The results reveal that gender, education, age, and household income affected car ownership among Klang Valley people in Malaysia. The discovery will add to the evolution of ongoing conversations and ideas on sustainable transitions.
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