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

If 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

Examples of micromobility in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For full policy details and the new micromobility parking map, visit miami.edu/parking. —Theo Karantsalis, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025

Doerksen argues that micromobility is at its core a cultural shift. —Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025

The company is also looking into building out a fast-charging network for its two-wheeler by adding micromobility hardware to existing EV charging locations. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 July 2025

The biggest question with new micromobility companies is the servicing story. —Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 18 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

micro- + mobility

First Known Use

2000, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for micromobility

• acceptability
• accessibility
• adaptability
• admissibility
• advisability
• affordability
• allowability
• amenability
• amiability
• appealability
• applicability
• availability