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Welcome to Roundtable.
Coming to you from Beijing.
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I'm joined by Liyyi and Steve Hatherley in the studio.
Together, let's explore the highs and lows of micro mobility.
Micro mobility, including bicycles, electric bikes and scooters, is essential for bridging the last mile gap in urban travel.
E scooters, those stand up scooters powered by an electric motor often available for short term hire, come in handy for safety travel.
But in Melbourne, Australia, e scooters are creating more hassle than help and the city has rolled out a ban on these green rides.
First of all, let's get the definitions right.
What is micro mobility and how does it matter for an average commuter like me just going about my daily business in the city?
Sure, I think you've already touched upon a few, I mean, micro mobility vehicles like bicycles, e bikes, scooters.
And according to my research, currently there is actually no international recognized universal definition about the term.