last mile

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Noun1.last mile - the last walk of a condemned person to the execution place
walk - the act of walking somewhere; "he took a walk after lunch"
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The scheme aims to solve the last mile problem - helping passengers and goods complete the last mile of their journey.
Careem's CXO and co-founder Magnus Olsson said, "This deal means Careem will be able to improve micro-mobility in the region and simplify one of the most important mobility issues - the first and last mile problem. Many journeys are relatively short in distance, including those to and from transportation hubs such as metro and bus stations, so increasing bicycle availability and expanding routes will transform how people commute, as well as offering micro-mobility solutions for short-distance trips."
The concept behind this business was to solve the last mile problem faced by people commuting daily between their homes and public transport when this last mile is beyond comfortable walking distance.