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micromobility

American  

[mahy-kroh-moh-bil-i-tee] / ˌmaɪ kroʊ moʊˈbɪl ɪ ti /

noun

1. the use of electric scooters, bicycles, and other light personal vehicles to travel short distances, typically within a city (often used attributively).

   Lower speed limits on urban roads could be the carrot to encourage more micromobility travel away from footpaths.

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Etymology

Origin of micromobility

First recorded in 2015–20; micro- ( def. ) + mobility ( def. )

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Speaking in Stoke-on-Trent during a national police operation targeting the illegal use of micromobility vehicles, the MIB's Hayley Sutcliffe outlined how the increasing cost in claims made by those injured affected everyone.

From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026

In 2024, Bird was acquired by Third Lane Mobility, which recently raised $20 million from investors to deploy its latest micromobility vehicles.

From MarketWatch ● May 8, 2026

“Shared micromobility continues to deliver sustainable, equitable transportation solutions worldwide, and we strongly reject the premise it contributes to an increase in crime,” a Lime spokesman says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 11, 2025

The Irvine-based automaker said Wednesday it’s spinning out its micromobility business into a new startup called Also Inc.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2025

Other micromobility firms that might once have been interested are in various states of distress now that capital is no longer cheap and freely flowing.

From Slate ● Aug. 9, 2023