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

“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

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