Thaisa COMELLI, University College London (UCL), United Kingdom
Mashayekhi AZADEH, University College London (UCL), United Kingdom
Titheridge HELENA, University College London (UCL), United Kingdom
Powered by technological advancements, health, and environmental concerns, shared (e-)micro-mobility alternatives have been increasingly present in cities around the world. Research on the topic is still sparse and public policy debates are still emerging. While proponents focus on the system’s flexibility and low-carbon footprint, opponents tend to focus on security concerns. Yet, little is known about micro-mobility’s potential to reinforce or address transport-related social exclusion (TRSE). This paper emerges from ongoing research that draws on recent e-scooters trial in London. It builds on an adapted version of the TRSE framework developed by Church et al. (2000) and focuses on findings from qualitative, quantiative and spatial research methods to explore the opportunities and challenges brought my new mobility alternatives. In this contribution, we focus on the ‘geographic’ dimension of TRSE, proposing the notion of ‘geographies of micro and app-based mobility ex/inclusion’ as an entry point to explore intersections between diverse bodies, spaces, practices and regulations that compose the new transport landscape in cities. Further, while concerned with recent policy (and practical) developments of the topic, the paper also proposes a theoretical reflection on the new temporalities of micro-mobility and its implications to social exclusion/inclusion.
Mots clés : TRSE|micro-mobility|app-based mobility|London|inclusive mobility
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