https://techcrunch.com/2019/12/17/uber-doubles-down-on-micromobility/ > Hello and welcome back to our regular morning look at private companies, public markets and the grey space in between. > Today we’re looking into Uber’s bike bet and what the push could mean for Lime and other micromobility companies working to find a sustainable business model. As profitability comes back into vogue among investors at the expense of growth, both Uber and a cadre of mobility-focused startups are hoping that electric- and pedal-powered transport pay off.