PROVIDENCE – The JUMP bike share service will expand its fleet by 700 bikes to 1,100 electronic, dockless bikes and will expand its service area to cover all of Providence, Mayor Jorge O. Elorza and Uber Technologies Inc. announced Monday.
The city said that the expansion of the program will result in the creation of 22 full-time jobs to oversee the program.
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“The JUMP bike share program has been a big hit for Providence residents and visitors alike,” stated Elorza. “A citywide service expansion and additional e-bikes will allow more people than ever before to explore and commute in Providence in an eco-friendly and fun way. By embracing innovative mobility options and improving connectivity in our neighborhoods, we’re creating a more inclusive and vibrant capital city.”
Previously, the bike service was in the Downtown, Lower and Upper South Providence, Federal Hill, Smith Hill, Fox Point, College Hill, Wayland, Mount Hope, and portions of Elmwood, Hope, Valley, Washington Park, and the West End neighborhoods, the city said. The expansion of the service area will include coverage to those neighborhoods as well the Blackstone, Charles, Elmhurst, Hartford, Manton, Mount Pleasant, Olneyville, Reservoir, South Elmwood, Silver Lake, and Wanskuck neighborhoods.
The city said that the program’s service area had been expanded as of Monday and that the 700 new bikes will be deployed over the coming months.
“Our mission at JUMP is to get more people on bikes, so they have affordable and convenient ways to move around without needing a car,” stated Persis Elavia, general manager for JUMP in New England. “We’re excited to expand our service area in Providence and offer more residents a convenient and reliable way to move around the city.”
Users may use the Uber or JUMP app on a smartphone to unlock a bicycle. Rides cost $2 for every 30 minutes of riding. The program also offers cash-based and low-income memberships for $5 for the first year and $5 per month subsequently.
Chris Bergenheim is the PBN web editor. You may reach him at Bergenheim@PBN.com.
