Electric micro vehicles, such as e-scooters and e-bikes, are poised to transform urban mobility in the UK. With mental health challenges prevailing post-pandemic, can the high uptake of e-scooters by Gen Z reveal what young people value in their modes of transport as well as their lives in general?

As the commute faces an overhaul and people consider the environmental impact of getting from A to B, micromobility solutions are providing a green and healthy option. Lime’s record achievement of 150 million global journeys points to the enduring popularity of alternative transport options.

Families, small businesses, and individuals who need to transport heavy loads are broadly neglected by existing micro-mobility solutions. By enabling rental by the hour, Cargoroo allows them to enjoy the benefits of e-cargo bike travel, which include carbon efficiency, exercise, and convenience.

Could the 15-minute city gain ground post-pandemic? What safety concerns will arise as people get back on the road? And how can mobility-as-a-service democratise transit? In this part of the 2021 Expert Outlook, we speak to three experts about the rising importance of safe and inclusive transport.