What is meant by micro-mobility? Discuss its various advantages for Indian urban ecosystem. (200 Words)
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KEY POINTS
· Micro means small, mobility means conveyance, micro-mobility holds the potential to transform mobility; to reduce gigantism (huge) in transportation.
· Current examples include, but are not limited to bicycles, motorbikes, and scooters, e-bikes, motorized skateboards, unicycles and other battery powered, low-speed vehicles such as small e-rickshaws.
Advantages
· Reduction in pollution level and congestion in roads.
· Spacing for parking can be used for improving green cover.
· Reduce the effects of Urban heat islands
· Reduction in accidents frequently happening in urban areas.
· Micro-mobility could enhance the uptake of public transit by catering to the last mile travel.
· Reduce commute time by customizing routes and save road space.
· Micro-mobility is inclusive and human in its truest sense .
· A variety of vehicles with varying degrees of riding difficulties and protective gears, make the idea suitable for everyone, not just for the fit and fearless.
