Micromobility is gradually gaining in popularity across the world for its convenience and environmental benefits. It is a powerful approach to tackle vehicular greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and increase access to cheap transportation. Micromobility solutions are also fuel-efficient and do not use fossil fuel-based energy. Bicycles, which are conventionally popular for urban commuting, also help solve the first and last-mile commute & delivery challenges. But e-bikes, being lightweight and faster than bicycles

• Yulu builds a Dockless Electric Vehicle
• Raine One provides Shared Micromobility [1]

Figure 1. micromobility

Micromobility is shown in figure 1. Micromobility refers to a range of transport options which are small, personally controlled, and typically driven at speeds of up to 15 mph (ca. 24 km/h). It can refer to devices owned by the rider, but also designated devices rented for individual journeys.

Examples of Micromobility:

When talking about micromobility, we're referring to a wide range of vehicles, such as bicycles that require pedaling, or others propelled using an electric motor and on-board battery pack.

• Bicycles
• Electric Bikes (E-Bikes)
• Electric Scooters (E-Scooters)
• Electric Skateboards (E-Skateboards) [2]

Benefits of Micromobility Technology:

There are a number of additional benefits of micromobilty technology.

• Affordable
• Sustainable
• Efficient
• Convenient

Micromobility Trends:

• Some projections regarding E scooter market growth estimate that the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the industry will be at 7.6% between 2021 and 2028.
• 2021 was the year of the e-bike, says TechCrunch, with a growth rate in sales of 240% over the 12 months leading up to July.
• According to Vantage Market Research (VMR), the future of bike and scooter rental market economy is expected to grow $11,040 million by 2028.
• The cargo bike trend is in a position to grow according to recent predictions, with great benefits for the environment. A study called The Promise of Low Carbon Freight found that during a three month period, cargo bikes helped save a total of 3,896 kilograms of CO2 and 5.5 kilograms of nitrogen oxide.
• Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) will be a growing trend as smart cities seek to improve air quality, reduce traffic congestion, and improve social equity - enabling every citizen to gain access to affordable transportation.[3]

micromobility is an emerging trend that has the potential to revolutionize the way we think about transportation in cities. By offering affordable, efficient, and sustainable options for short trips and commuting, micromobility has the potential to reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality, and promote healthier lifestyles.

References:

1. https://www.startus-insights.com/innovators-guide/top-10-mobility-industry-trends-innovations-in-2021/
2. https://www.makeuseof.com/micromobility-is-changing-transport/
3. https://www.digi.com/blog/post/what-is-micromobility

Cite this article:

Gokula Nandhini K (2023), Micromobility, AnaTechMaz, pp. 112