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
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Unplug Chargers for large batteries, as well as for micromobility devices like e-bikes, e-scooters, and hoverboards, pose the greatest fire risk and should be unplugged when not in use, says Murawski.
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Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
11 June 2026
North America’s micromobility industry employs over 8,200 people.
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Harry Bubbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Rising risks of micromobility vehicles Electric scooters, bikes, hoverboards, and motorcycles have surged in popularity across the United States for recreation and everyday transportation, from commuting short distances to sightseeing.
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Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2026
Anyone under 18-years-old must wear a bicycle helmet when riding on a micromobility device.
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Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
11 June 2026
North America’s micromobility industry employs over 8,200 people.
—
Harry Bubbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Rising risks of micromobility vehicles Electric scooters, bikes, hoverboards, and motorcycles have surged in popularity across the United States for recreation and everyday transportation, from commuting short distances to sightseeing.
—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2026
Anyone under 18-years-old must wear a bicycle helmet when riding on a micromobility device.
—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for micromobility
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“Micromobility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/micromobility. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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