private mobility
[ˈpraɪvət moʊˈbɪləti]
noun
mobilidade privada
1. Transportation services and solutions that are privately owned and operated, typically for individual or small group use rather than public transit
The city is investing in private mobility options like ride-sharing and electric scooters.
A cidade está investindo em opções de mobilidade privada como compartilhamento de caronas e scooters elétricos.
2. The use of privately-owned vehicles or services for personal transportation needs
Private mobility has become increasingly popular with the rise of app-based transportation services.
A mobilidade privada tornou-se cada vez mais popular com o surgimento de serviços de transporte baseados em aplicativos.
3. The infrastructure and ecosystem supporting non-public transportation alternatives
Private mobility solutions include car-sharing, bike-sharing, and ride-hailing platforms.
As soluções de mobilidade privada incluem compartilhamento de carros, compartilhamento de bicicletas e plataformas de transporte por demanda.
In Brazil and the USA, 'private mobility' has become increasingly relevant with the rise of ride-sharing services like Uber and 99, and micro-mobility options like scooter-sharing. The term reflects a broader shift in urban transportation away from traditional public transit toward app-based, on-demand services. In Brazil, this reflects both technological innovation and the limitations of public transportation infrastructure in major cities like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
Related Idioms & Phrases
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