The COVID-19 pandemic has upheaved societies around the world – perhaps permanently. There’s an acknowledgement that everyday life will have to change post-lockdown to avoid further outbreaks, but could this transition also present a chance to usher in a fairer, greener, and less lonely future?

Uber is stepping up its micro-mobility game by launching e-scooters across São Paulo. In such a congested and polluted city, people are seeking eco-friendly and time-saving options. But with rival e-scooter brands struggling to find lasting success, nailing convenience and accessibility is key.

The UK transport minister has revealed plans to bring forward the trial of e-scooters on public roads to the beginning of June 2020. As people remain wary of crowded public transport, the move comes amid calls for a greater availability of sustainable and socially distant ways to get around.

As cities across America become more congested, people are facing increasingly time-consuming trips to and from work. Bird, an electric scooter sharing start-up, is aiming to solve the ‘last mile’ problem of public transport to encourage people to leave their cars at home and avoid the gridlock.