# Congestion-Alleviating Commuter Scooters The X-Scooter 'LOM' Changes Transportation Standards By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-02-13 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xscooter-lom References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/02/12/the-x-scooter-lom-solves-vehicular-congestion-by-just-making-mobility-smaller/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2008114165/the-future-of-the-last-mile-ecosystem?ref=Fundedtoday&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=yanko.fnd.to) Modern metropolises around the world are feeling the pinch of increased population growth and congested roadways, so the X-Scooter 'LOM' scooter has been created to help offer a way to combat against clogged streets. The scooter seeks to strike a balance between traditional [standing transportation solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hop-vehicle) and motorcycles to provide riders with a way to get around town in short distances as well as longer ones. The unit features [in-wheel motors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-electric-scooters) that will even accommodate [mini tow trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zetmobil-lastenrad-modelle) to be attached to it to pull up to 220 pounds of weight, while the battery will offer up to 37 miles of range per charge. The X-Scooter 'LOM' scooter, which stands for Last One Mile, is the design work of glafit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Urban Mobility Solutions:** The trend of creating innovative transportation solutions for congested urban areas opens opportunities for disruptive innovations in the mobility sector. - **Micromobility Revolution:** The rise of electric scooters as a viable mode of transportation presents opportunities for disruptive innovations in the micromobility industry. - **Multifunctional Scooters:** The trend of developing scooters with versatile features and capabilities creates opportunities for disruptive innovations in the scooter industry. ### Where This Applies - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can explore disruptive innovations by integrating electric scooters as part of their urban mobility solutions. - **Electric Vehicle:** The electric vehicle industry can capitalize on the micromobility revolution by focusing on the development of advanced electric scooters. - **Outdoor Recreation:** The outdoor recreation industry can tap into the trend of multifunctional scooters by creating innovative accessories and attachments for scooter enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Utilitarian Cargo-Hauling Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scootility.md) - [Ultra-Modern Urbanite Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-ls1.md) - [Shareable Storage-Packed eScooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/along-electric-scooter-concept.md) - [Multi-Person Scooter Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scooter-platform.md) - [Long-Distance Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prozui-electric-scooter-concept.md) - [Urban Commuter Rental Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yettie-electric-scooter.md) - [Functional Urbanite Scooter Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timo-electric-scooters.md) - [Sustainable Multi-Person Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hop-vehicle.md) - [Race Car-Inspired Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lavoie-series-1.md)