Do I Need A Driver License for U.S Northeast/Tri-State Area McKinsey Staffing?

Question

Hi, I currently do not have a driver license (yet) and will be staffed on projects in McKinsey soon (home office is Tri-State Area or U.S Northeast generally).

1) I was wondering if there are going to be any limitations on what kinds of studies (cases) I am staffed on if I don't know how to drive yet?

2) What does travel look like to & from the airport/hotel/client site usually... If urban-based project, then McKinsey will naturally pay for an Uber right... But how often is that the case, given consulting is so broad and theres probably lots of rural/suburban projects? In that situation, is it common to instead be asked to rent a car to do traveling (once you're off the plane)?

Currently taking driving classes but its going to take some time, so not sure if I should be trying to accelerate that process

Answer 1

I really doubt this will be a limitation. Or, at least, I've never heard of anybody not being staffed on a particular project because they didn't have a driver's license.

You can take taxis, trains, buses, planes, anything really. The firm doesn't expect you to drive yourself to the client. In 5 years at McKinsey I never drove myself.

So I woulnd't worry about taking driving classes just for this.

Best,
Cristian