The scheme is being piloted in Islington, where 350 bright red bikes will be available to share through the Uber app
The daily commute is a journey that many Londoners dread, but travelling around the capital is about to get a lot easier.
Uber has launched a new shared electric bicycle scheme in London, dubbed JUMP.
If the pilot is a success, Uber plans to roll out the scheme in other London boroughs.
Jamie Heywood, Regional General Manager, Northern and Eastern Europe said: “There is now one more transport alternative for the 3.5 million people who use the Uber app in the capital.
“Introducing JUMP bikes, will help make the city a cleaner place to live, and help London breathe.
“Over time, it’s our goal to help people replace their car with their phone by offering a range of mobility options – whether cars, bikes or public transport – all in the Uber app.”
The bikes feature an adjustable seat, a robust frame, gear shifter, basket for your belongings and handy phone mount, as well as a built-in cable lock.
They also have an electric pedal-assist feature of up to 15mph, making them much easier to manoeuvre than traditional bicycles.
In terms of price, the bikes cost £1 to unlock and 12p per minute, with your first five minutes free.
For comparison, Lime’s electric bikes, which launched in London last year, cost £1 to unlock and 15p per minute.
Christian Freese, General Manager of JUMP, EMEA said: “We’re excited to bring JUMP bikes to Islington, our first launch in London. With our electric bikes, we hope to encourage more people to try an environmentally friendly way to get across the city.”
Source: UK Mirror
