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  "path": "/news/2026-02-fast-higher-bill-mopeds-widen.html",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-15T13:30:01.000Z",
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  "textContent": "Saving on rent often means paying on time. In many suburban areas, limited rail access and infrequent, often delayed bus services make everyday travel difficult. Shared electric mopeds (e-mopeds) have emerged as a new form of micromobility well suited for trips that are too long for walking but not long enough to justify using public transit. A study published in the Journal of Transport Geography in October 2025 shows that shared e-mopeds offer significant time savings over buses and rail, though high costs may prevent the people who need them most from fully benefiting.",
  "title": "Fast ride, higher bill: Why shared e-mopeds may widen suburban transport costs"
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