Last mile (transportation)

Okay kiddo, let's talk about the "last mile" in transportation. You know when you get a delivery from the store or when you need to go to your friend's house for a playdate? Well, sometimes it's easy to get there because you can walk, bike, or ride your scooter, but other times you need to take a car or a bus to get there.

The "last mile" is the very last part of the journey where a person or a package needs to be transported from the bigger transportation (like the bus or the train) to its final destination (like your friend's house or your doorstep). This last mile can be tricky because it might not always be easy to get to your destination.

For example, if you live in a place where there are no sidewalks or bike lanes, it might be hard to walk or bike to your friend's house. Or if you have a package that needs to be delivered to a building with no clear address or if no one is home to receive it, it can be difficult to make sure the package gets to where it needs to go.

So, companies and cities are trying to figure out new and better ways to solve the "last mile" problem. This might include using new technology like drones or robots to transport packages, or creating new transportation options like bike-sharing programs or electric scooters.

In short, the "last mile" is the very last part of a journey that can be tricky to navigate, but people and companies are working to make it easier and more convenient for everyone.