Looking around the globe for lessons in equitable mobility in the new technology-enabled era of transportation.
Aniruddha Dasgupta and Guangzhe Chen from the World Resources Institute write for the Thomson Reuters Foundation on the subject of "new mobility"—ride-hailing services, bike and scooter share, and more.
"These so-called 'New mobility' services and technologies are not just a phenomenon in wealthy countries; middle- and low-income countries are also showing the way," according to Dasgupta and Chen.
Still, there's work to be done ensuring that new mobility benefits people in all regions and income levels. The article is mostly devoted to a series of recommendations regarding a variety of modes, business models, and regulatory practices.
Read the full story: New mobility is coming to a city near you – but will it be sustainable?
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