After a turbulent 2023 for the micromobility industry, companies got on a firmer footing this year. Bird reorganized and came out of bankruptcy. Lyft, which last year seemed to be backing away from micromobility, now says that “bikes and scooters are core to our purpose.” It is now partnering to allow Bird and Spin customers to rent vehicles through the Lyft app.

2023 also set the stage for industry growth. Ridership of shared bikes and scooters grew last year; Lime’s global ridership set a new record for the company.

Bike- and scooter-related injuries also continued to mount, however, due in part to alcohol use and the lack of helmet protection, researchers say. And micromobility providers say they face higher city taxes and fees, on average, than most other transportation modes. Despite those concerns, as Lime Chief Business Officer David Spielfogel told Smart Cities Dive, “There is a real desire for shared micromobility.”

Here’s a look at some of Smart Cities Dive’s micromobility reporting to date in 2024.