Classification of micromobility

Abstract

Across the globe there is an increasing variety of micromobility transport solutions. The younger generation has great interest in micro vehicles called Personal Transport Devices (UTO) or Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs). The development of new propulsion technologies, information technologies and their high availability, further increases the popularity of this method of transport. The means of transport for micromobility are characterized by a variety of structures and technologies. They can be used both for the transport of people and light loads. The variety of these vehicles requires typification and transparent legal foundation in transport systems. The article presents a taxonomy of micromobility transport and lists and discusses the criteria for the division of these forms of transport, with particular emphasis on the proposals contained in the OECD/ITF report and SAE standards.