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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.


Etymology

Origin of micromobility

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

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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

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

Also is partnering with Amazon to use its four-wheel electric vehicle, called the TM-Q, to expand Amazon’s micromobility delivery fleet across Europe and the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2026

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

From Slate Jun. 2, 2023

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