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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. )

Example Sentences

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

Also weighing on Lime is its relationship with Uber, which led a $170 million funding round in 2020 and sold its micromobility subsidiary Jump to Lime as part of the deal.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

David Zipper, a micromobility expert and senior fellow at the MIT Mobility Initiative, said he isn’t convinced there’s heavy demand for a product like the TM-B.

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