Beyond Commute- Empowering people via Last Mile Mobility
India’s urban mobility landscape is witnessing a rapid shift as electric vehicles redefine the last mile – not just as a commute, but as a gateway to opportunity. From students navigating narrow lanes to daily wage workers accessing previously unreachable jobs, and from e-commerce deliveries to vegetable vendors expanding their customer base, last-mile mobility is becoming the heart of urban transportation. This article explores how cities like Delhi, Jaipur, Varanasi are leading this transformation, the dual growth in passenger and small commercial space, the supporting role of infrastructure, and the challenges that need policy-level attention. At its core, the story of last-mile Electric Vehicles (EVs) is not just about vehicles – it is about ‘Inclusion’, ‘Empowerment’, and the ‘Future of how India moves’