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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

“These micromobility vehicles are quickly transforming how folks get around and are now part of everyday life,” Giannoulias said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 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

Yu hopes Also’s bikes will speed up the electrification of micromobility, but Zipper said the bikes’ complexity and price point might hinder that mission.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026

Bike share is a tough business, as any micromobility company could tell you, and new Lyft CEO David Risher has deemed it a distraction.

From Slate ● Aug. 9, 2023