MOBILITY
MOBILITY
The majority of people living in cities these days will have experienced electrification benefits through the growing e-scooter initiative . In recent years , there has been an influx of new micro-mobility solutions that not only provide great decarbonisation efforts , but also allow ease of movement for city residents .
For the Gen Z population , now entering into the world of work or building their careers , e-scooters have become the norm , particularly across areas of the world where micro-mobility is now widespread across Europe , the Middle East , and the Americas . The sheer fact that we can ' t remember some of the most well-visited cities before micromobility appeared shows how rapid the pace of change has become .
“THE KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS AT THE MOMENT ARE ABOUT CREATING A SERVICE THAT IS ABLE TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS IN THE LONG-TERM ”
JESS HALL HEAD OF CITIES UKI , TIER MOBILITY
At first , micro-mobility seemed like a novelty , allowing travellers to work their way round a city in an exciting new way . But as the industry evolves , it ’ s becoming a movement that ’ s here for the long-term , thanks to undeniable benefits .
MICRO-MOBILITY REPRESENTS A MINDSET SHIFT
According to research by Grandview , the global e-scooter market was estimated at a combined value of US $ 20.78bn in 2021 , and there have only been more applications since that period . As a result of a 78 % compound annual growth rate , the industry is expected to develop much further between now and the 2030 climate change deadline for electric vehicles ( EVs ).
Electric transportation is a response from governments to decarbonise their cities , and one of the most effective ways to do that is to eliminate cars from the equation — for the most part . Alternatively , public transport is more in demand with more electric buses produced for innercity transit , but the more noticeable change is micro-mobility , which is being used by commuters , fun-lovers , and delivery drivers alike , as well as anyone who needs to get somewhere in a pinch . What cities need are solutions that challenge the norm , as those are the initiatives that facilitate a shift in not just sentiments , but livelihood , too .
It ’ s more common these days to go against the grain , and that ’ s exactly what businesses in the micro-mobility sector have done . Tapping into a new method of transport has ultimately transformed the lives of many and created lasting change in the way consumers use transportation .
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