micromobility

[mahy-kroh-moh-bil-i-tee]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of micromobility¹

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

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times

Micromobility encompasses a variety of vehicles, including electric bikes, scooters and skateboards.

From Los Angeles Times

Scaringe previously hinted that Rivian was working on micromobility.

From Los Angeles Times

Rivian said in a news release that it started working on micromobility several years ago and concluded that business should be its own company.

From Los Angeles Times

The EV component was key to Hight’s getting a freight contract with Lime Micromobility, the electric scooter company.

From Los Angeles Times