A growing number of French people are being forced to abandon job opportunities or training programs because they cannot afford or are unable to travel, according to a recent study. The research, published by the association Wimoov (part of the SOS Group), reveals that one in ten French people have had to turn down an employment or training opportunity in the past five years due to either the inability to travel or the high cost of transportation. This issue has become more pronounced over time, with the number of adults facing "mobility precarity" increasing from 13.3 million in 2022 to 17 million in 2026. This represents 37% of France's adult population, up from 33% in 2024. "Mobility precarity" refers to individuals who lack the freedom to move as needed or are forced to forgo travel due to financial or logistical constraints. The study, conducted by Ipsos BVA among 13,400 people across all thirteen regions of Metropolitan France and Corsica, highlights how mobility challenges are no longer just a result of economic hardship but have become a direct cause of it. For example, modest households are increasingly forced to choose between essential needs like food, energy, and healthcare, or mobility, as they struggle to absorb rising fuel costs. The impact of mobility issues is particularly severe among certain groups. Among job seekers, 26% have had to give up opportunities due to transportation issues, compared to 20% in working-class neighborhoods and 22% among young people. While young people overall report being satisfied with their current mobility options (88%), nearly three-quarters of those aged 18 to 24 have given up on daily travel in the past five years. This is significantly higher than the national average of 40%. Many of these young people do not have a driver's license due to cost, and over half frequently avoid traveling to save money. The Wimoov barometer, a biennial survey on mobility challenges, is supported by several public and private organizations, including the Ministry of Transport, the Agency for Ecological Transition, and major transport companies like SNCF and Keolis. The findings underscore how mobility has become a key factor in socio-economic inequality, affecting people's ability to access jobs, education, and other essential services.