Jump (transportation company)

[11] After the acquisition, Jump's CEO announced the company was planning an expansion into Europe, which began in June 2018.

[12] In October 2018, Jump began rolling out its scooter-sharing system in Santa Monica, California in addition to e-bikes.

[14] In December 2018, Jump announced plans to update their bikes with new features including a front computer, improved electric-assist, and a swappable battery starting in January of the following year.

[16] After the deal, Uber destroyed thousands of old-model electric bikes and scooters due to maintenance, liability, and safety concerns.

[22] In June 2018, Jump began a six-month pilot program with the City of Chicago, placing its dockless electric bikes in the South Side region for rental.

[23] When the six-month period concluded, Jump pulled their bikes from Chicago streets pending legislation from the city.

[28] The company also received permission from the Santa Monica government to roll out 500 e-bikes and 250 e-scooters in the city.

[36] In September 2018, Uber announced interest in expanding Jump into the Montreal market, which would make it the first dockless bikeshare in the city.

[37] In June 2019, Jump purchased the operational team contracts of Hamilton BikeShare, marking its first official entrance into the Canadian market.

[41] In mid 2020, the Auckland Council reissued operating permits, and Jump scooters and e-bikes were re-launched by Lime in September.

A bright red and green bike in the dark
A Jump bike with a 'JUMP is now Lime' wrap applied
A Jump Bike docked at a public bicycle dock along the National Mall
A Jump Bike in Rome , Italy