Uber launched its dockless e-bike share scheme - JUMP! Bikes - in Melbourne with an initial 400 electric bikes released onto the streets on Wednesday 4th March.
Three ICLEI member councils – Melbourne, Port Phillip and Yarra – are part of the pilot, and they have signed a memorandum of understanding with Uber to ensure the trial goes smoothly and avoids the pitfalls of previous bike share schemes. The trial is an example of how councils are taking steps to explore all the options on the table when it comes to sustainable mobility.
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