Micromobility

By 'micromobility' we mean a form of transportation in small vehicles designed for short, lightweight travel and usually powered by human or low-power electric motors. This form of travel has gained popularity in recent years as an efficient and economical urban mobility solution.

Urban micromobility has become popular in recent years because it responds to the need to find more efficient alternatives that are easier to maneuver, park, and maintain.

There are a variety of micromobility vehicles that are used on a daily basis in cities around the world. These are some of the most common ones that we can see circulating in urban areas:

• Bicycles. The bicycle is probably the most traditional and common example of micromobility. In addition to conventional bicycles, there are now electric bicycles (e-bikes), which make this vehicle more accessible, since they can be used in cities with more difficult terrain and facilitate their use by older people or those with a more limited physical condition. Many cities have implemented a system for renting electric bicycles for short periods of time, which has also expanded their use for urban commuting.
• E-scooters. E-scooters have become one of the most popular urban mobility vehicles in cities. They are ideal for short urban trips, as they are light, easy to handle, and easy to park. As with e-bikes, electric scooter rental companies have exploded in recent years, allowing users to pick up and drop off scooters at different locations via mobile apps.
• Electric scooters. These vehicles are also a mobility vehicle that has been traditionally used in cities, and in recent years have evolved to be more sustainable. Mopeds and scooters are efficient for urban commuting and cheaper than other types of transportation such as cars and motorcycles. In addition, they can be used both for commuting and for deliveries.
• Segways. Segways, those two-wheeled electric vehicles that are operated by standing upright and tilting your body, are a less used alternative to other micromobility vehicles, but they are a convenient option for short trips.
• Electric unicycles. Electric unicycles are single-wheeled devices that are controlled by tilting your body. Although their use requires some practice, they are useful for urban commuting, as their small design also allows them to be stored in a small space.
• Hoverboards. Hoverboards are self-balancing electric devices, without handlebars, that allow users to move by leaning forward or backward. Although they initially emerged as a form of entertainment, they are now also used as urban micromobility for short trips.
• Electric cars. Many car companies have already entered the micromobility vehicle market, with e-scooters and bicycles, as well as electric cars that, due to their characteristics, can also be considered micromobility options.

Due to their low cost, reduced CO₂ emissions, easier parking... Users of micromobility vehicles find a multitude of advantages with them, including the following:

• They are more economical. Micromobility vehicles have a lower cost than conventional vehicles, both in terms of acquisition and maintenance. In addition, the popularization of sharing or rental services of this type of vehicles also allows for their occasional or recurrent use at an affordable price or even free of charge.
• They avoid and reduce traffic congestion. One of the most attractive features for users of these vehicles is the ease with which they can move through urban traffic and their ability to reduce traffic congestion, which also saves time in most cases.
• They are more accessible. Micromobility vehicles such as scooters or electric bicycles can be used by people of different ages and physical abilities who, for a variety of reasons, do not see the car as their primary form of transportation.
• They are easier to park. This type of urban transport requires less parking space than cars, or can even be carried by the user. This is especially useful and beneficial in large cities.
• They promote an active lifestyle. The use of forms of micromobility such as bicycles, scooters, or Segways helps to maintain a more active and healthy lifestyle, which also contributes to better health.
• They are easy to use. One of the advantages that has popularized the use of these means of transport is their relative ease of use, compared to traditional vehicles such as cars and motorcycles.

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