micromobility - Ebikes, scooters, longboards: Whatever floats your goat, this is micromobility

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"Transportation using lightweight vehicles such as bicycles or scooters, especially electric ones that may be borrowed as part of a self-service rental program in which people rent vehicles for short-term use within a town or city.

micromobility is seen as a potential solution to moving people more efficiently around cities"

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The ebike commute challenge: could I do daycare drop-off and get to work faster than driving? (www.theguardian.com)

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Carly Earl trials a family-friendly electric bike to see if she can reduce morning travel times – and be fitter, happier and more productive

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I am sure as shit not wealthy and do this myself, so it's not impossible.

Also, it's not exhausting once you acclimate to it. Plus an ebike entirely negates the argument that it makes you tired or sweaty (though I usually commute on an unpowered bike).

I get that it's not for everyone but there are also a shitload of people who absolutely could do it and choose not to. Some are even openly hostile to the suggestion.