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

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

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

“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

What do you mean by “losing clarity and focus” if you include rebates for other micromobility form factors?

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2023

"This partnership underscores the important role that car-free options are increasingly playing in Uber's strategy to achieve zero carbon emissions," said Annie Duvnjak, Uber's global micromobility general manager.

From Reuters • Apr. 5, 2023