There are more ways than ever before to get around your city.
Part of their affordability stems from the fact that they can be easily rented for individual journeys.
Many of these small and usually electric vehicles fall under the umbrella of micromobility.
But what is micromobility, and how is it changing the way that we travel?
What Is Micromobility?
It can refer to devices owned by the rider, but also designated devices rented for individual journeys.
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This jot down of transportation is specifically defined as not including any vehicles powered by internal combustion engines.
They can also help alleviate congestion in big cities as people opt for micromobility transport over their personal cars.
Unlike many of the alternatives, they don’t require external power.
This has its advantages; namely that bikes are relatively inexpensive, and they also allow you to exercise.
That flexibility is one of thereasons to buy an e-bike over a regular bike.
Their main advantages are their small size and low weight, which make it easy to carry them around.
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Why Is Micromobility Becoming More Popular?
Here are some ways it’s changing transport.
Self-propelled small vehicles, such as e-scooters and e-bikes, provide an alternative.
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The more people who utilize micromobility, the lower the emissions will be in cities.
If micromobility increases the use of public transport, this will reduce emissions further.
Basic micromobility vehicles are also becoming increasingly affordable.
The increased availability of rentable micromobility vehicles also provide an affordable way to travel without any upfront investment.
It’s also because many vehicles can be picked up and dropped off anywhere.
