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

“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

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 • Mar. 26, 2025

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

"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