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Universal basic mobility

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About This Trend

Expanding mobility is a positive step toward making cities more accessible and inclusive for all.The cities ofLos Angeles,Oakland, andPittsburghhave launched pilot programs that give low-income residents access to basic mobility services, such as transit or shared mobility programs, to advance social and economic development goals. In a similar vein,Los Angelesand other U.S. cities, includingKansas City, Missouri,Boston, andColumbus, Ohio, have piloted free transit programs to help riders save money and make transit more accessible to low-income residents.

Trend Updates

Feb. 26, 2024 — Seismic shift in everyday usage

  • More people than ever are using this technology and it is now more evident that it will be part of the ongoing landscape...

Feb. 26, 2023 — Federal Regulations spike Demand

  • Because of continued interest in this technology and a favorable environment for growth...

Feb. 26, 2021 — Pandemic recalibrates supply

  • People are unable to create and devote time to innovating this critical technology now

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