Micromobility and EV Car Sharing work great together to get you where you want to go with zero emissions! Car sharing is a preferred method of public transportation for many in Los Angeles, especially those who don’t own cars, but that first mile/last mile of traffic that can make it hard to get to your desired car sharing station. Many commuters have come to realize that micromobility is an effective solution to bridging that gap between home or work and your favorite car sharing station, offering significant environmental benefits and reducing air pollution.
Car sharing also helps our cities reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution by decreasing the number of vehicles on the road and promoting the use of more modern, efficient, and cleaner vehicles.
Management consultancy firm McKinsey & Company coined the term “micromobility” to describe single passenger electric forms of transportation. Micromobility vehicles are small electric vehicles that charge in electric outlets and are emissions-free. The most popular kind of micromobility vehicle continues to be electric bikes, which like the Blink Mobility car sharing service, offer one-way rentals, meaning they can be rented and dropped off at another location. E-scooters, skateboards, and Segways are also popular choices. Micromobility vehicles and car sharing are perfect for commuters who have too far to travel on foot, but not far enough that a car is required. Car sharing provides a flexible and cost-effective alternative to car ownership and vehicle ownership, reducing the stress and expenses associated with owning a car.
Car owners can benefit from car sharing by saving money on fuel costs, maintenance, and repairs, while also earning passive income through car sharing payment programs.
They are perfect for making up that first or last mile and best of all, e-micromobility vehicles offer drivers an opportunity to travel short distances with no tailpipe emissions. According to the North American Bikeshare & Scootershare Association, micromobility “trips offset 29 million pounds of CO2 emissions because of the corresponding number of car trips replaced in 2020. North American residents gained more than 12 million hours of additional physical activity because they chose an e-scooter, bike, or e-bike.”
Small micromobility vehicles are a great choice for short trips, but inappropriate longer ones and can’t go on the freeway. There are times a car is needed, but they’re expensive to purchase and maintain, not to mention the price of fuel, car insurance, parking, and more. When owning a car is not an option, BlueLA powered by Blink Mobility (Blink Mobility, BM) offers fully electric vehicles that can be rented for a few hours to get you across town and where you need to go with zero tailpipe emissions. Car sharing eliminates the need for private cars and public transport and reduces the number of fewer cars on the road, contributing to a healthier environment.
Blink Mobility is a 100% electric car sharing service available to anyone over 18 years of age with a valid driver’s license. Members have access to a network of shared electric vehicles 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, at self-service locations. Blink Mobility has many stations throughout central LA, but there still may not be one within walking or driving distance of your home. Car sharing services like Blink Mobility promote the use of electric cars, which offer lower fuel costs and reduced emissions.
Using a car sharing app or car sharing apps can further enhance the convenience and environmental benefits of car sharing, for example by making it easier to access vehicles and reduce your carbon footprint.
Micromobility vehicles are the missing link in the transport chain that allows commuters to get from their home to the station or the station home. Emission-free micromobility vehicles like electric bikes, scooters, skateboards, and Segways are a great way to get to a Blink Mobility station quickly when it’s too far to walk.
Best of all, these vehicles can usually be rented locally, or commuters can rent or purchase their own. Take your personal electric skateboard to the Blink Mobility station and toss it in the back while you drive where you need to go.
Whether you need an electric micromobility vehicle for the first, the last, or an extra leg of your journey, they fill in the gap between you and the Blink Mobility car sharing station where you get to pick up your electric vehicle. Money car sharing can save you significant expenses compared to renting or owning a car, and car enthusiasts can enjoy trying out different electric vehicles.
Blink Mobility and micromobility vehicles—making emissions-free travel more convenient than ever.
