Micromobility
You know what sucks? Trying to get anywhere in the city without losing your mind. Especially during rush hour.
You leave 20 minutes early and somehow still get there late. Rickshaws charging double, buses packed like sardines, and your car? Yeah, just sitting in traffic while you burn through another litre of fuel.
But something weirdly good has started popping up lately — electric scooters. And trust me, I didn’t care at first either. But then I tried one.
Not bad, yaar. Not bad at all.
Not Sure What Micromobility Means? It’s This.
I’ll keep it simple — micromobility is just small transport for short distances. That’s it. Scooters, bikes, anything you can use to go from one place to another without taking your car.
So instead of driving from G-11 to F-10 for coffee, you just ride a scooter. Or from Gulberg to Liberty — scooter again. Quick, no stress.
And yeah, you can actually rent an electric scooter from apps popping up here and there. Just scan and ride. Feels like a cheat code for city life, honestly.
I Tried It — Here’s What Happened
Last week I had a quick meeting near Saddar. Driving? Nope. Parking? Forget it. Too hot to walk. So I spotted one of those scooters, tried the app, and boom — I was on my way.
Took me 7 minutes. Spent maybe 100 rupees. No traffic. No drama.
It just worked. Simple.
I didn’t expect much. I was sure I’d hit some glitch or it wouldn’t move fast enough or something would go wrong. But nothing did.
Who’s This For?
Pretty much anyone.
You’re a student? Saves you time between hostel and campus. Working in the city? Perfect for avoiding those “just 10-minute” meetings that take an hour because of traffic.
Freelancers, food delivery people, even older folks who don’t want to walk in this crazy heat — anyone can use it. And once you get the hang of it, you’ll prefer it for short runs.
Even if you use it once or twice a week, it saves petrol. And petrol, well… you know how that story goes.
Okay, But Not Everything’s Rosy
Let’s not act like it’s flawless.
Scooters left on the ground, low batteries, people parking them in the middle of sidewalks. Typical stuff. Also, not everyone respects road rules (no surprise there), so you gotta be alert while riding.
And yes, some roads feel like you’re in an off-road rally. Karachi people know.
But even with all that, it still beats sitting in a traffic jam for 25 minutes to go 3 km.
It Just Fits Our Life Right Now
Seriously. Our roads are packed. Petrol is becoming a luxury. And we don’t always need to bring out a car for small errands. That’s why micromobility makes so much sense here.
If you’re heading to class, picking up something from a nearby market, or just hopping over to meet a friend — scooters work.
Even in places like Islamabad, where the roads are wider and cleaner, electric scooter sharing feels like it’s made for the city. It’s fast. And honestly, kinda fun.
Bottom Line? Try It
You’ll either love it or just be glad you didn’t sit in traffic. Either way, worth it.
You don’t need a fancy app setup. Most of the scooter apps are easy. You sign up, scan, and you’re good. It’s so chill compared to booking a ride and waiting while they cancel three times.
Next time you see a scooter parked near your gate, just unlock it and take it around the block. You’ll get it.
Once you rent an electric scooter a few times, you’ll start asking yourself why you even take the car for anything under 5 km.
