“Turnover” in micro-mobility brings traffic congestion

Increased traffic, congestion and ecological awareness are urging more and more citizens to turn to micro-mobility, which, as things stand, has entered our daily lives for good.

According to a McKinsey survey of 6,000 people aged 18-65 who use forms of mobility at least once a day, almost 70% of people said they would like to use a bicycle, moped (electric or traditional) or electric scooter for their daily movement, either exclusively in the urban fabric of the city, or in combination with their car. In Italy 49% of citizens prefer the bicycle for their daily commuting, while 42% of the French respond to the same choice. Electric scooters are chosen by 13% of Italians, 18% of French and 13% of Germans and English.

The results of the research show that a growing number of people are willing to introduce micro-mobility as the preferred means of transportation from home to work. As long as there is the appropriate infrastructure, as well as the corresponding education from the users (eg helmets). As the mobility increases, the pressure on the roads will be less, and there will be less pollutant emissions. Consumers’ willingness to use micromobility means varies considerably by country. The willingness to use micro-mobility is stronger in countries with a long tradition, such as China (86%) which has always used and still uses bicycles and Italy (81%). In contrast to the US, where the car has dominated and continues to dominate, micro-mobility is low.

Finally, electric bicycles offer more autonomy and are easier to store than mopeds, which are very popular in China. Public transport can also play an important role in increasing the forms of micro-mobility, which can encourage the use of micro-mobility means, ensuring ways of transporting these means.

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