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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

Yu said electric micromobility is going to surge as more cities ban combustion engines from certain areas.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026

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

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