JUMP Nearly Doubling Fleet Of Bikes And Scooters, Expands Coverage Area

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) - Get ready to see more of those red JUMP bikes around Sacramento and the surrounding communities.

Uber, which operates JUMP, got a new permit to operate in Sacramento and is expanding its fleet of bikes and scooters from 620 to 1170. Every quarter it expects to add an additional 250 vehicles.

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JUMP is also expanding its coverage area from 28 square miles to 51 square miles.

JUMP launched in Sacramento in May 2018 and is considered the company's most successful market.