micromobility
noun
mi·cro·mo·bil·i·ty
ˌmī-krō-mō-ˈbi-lə-tē 
variants
or micro-mobility
: transportation over short distances provided by lightweight, usually single-person vehicles (such as bicycles and scooters)
The arrival of electric scooters and motor-assisted bicycles, backbones of a transportation mode known as micromobility, has been greeted as part of the solution to clogged roadways and unbearable travel delays.—
Norman Mayersohn
Norman MayersohnIf micro-mobility continues to evolve and gain in popularity, it will raise a host of questions for public officials. The demand for bike lanes could, for example, increase sharply …—Joshua Emerson Smith
Joshua Emerson SmithExamples of micromobility in a Sentence
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As Swift enjoys new investor support Harris says the company is expanding applications of its precise positioning technology to improving location accuracy for outdoor robotics, micromobility vehicles such as scooters, and fleet tracking and package delivery.
—Ed Garsten, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
These companies are crafting a new breed of good-looking, durable, simplified micromobility vehicles, with higher prices to match.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 18 July 2025
Are micromobility devices a growing safety crisis? E-bike and scooter injuries have surged, according to researchers at UCSF.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2025
Paris has paired micromobility reform with a broader curb transformation strategy—reducing conflicts with pedestrians, promoting green space, and increasing safety.
—Regina Clewlow, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Ed Garsten, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
These companies are crafting a new breed of good-looking, durable, simplified micromobility vehicles, with higher prices to match.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 18 July 2025
Are micromobility devices a growing safety crisis? E-bike and scooter injuries have surged, according to researchers at UCSF.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2025
Paris has paired micromobility reform with a broader curb transformation strategy—reducing conflicts with pedestrians, promoting green space, and increasing safety.
—Regina Clewlow, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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“Micromobility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/micromobility. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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