South Australians love their cars. So much so that eight in ten Adelaide residents take on their daily commute in their own vehicles.

Cars have a role to play, but as of March there will be a greener, cheaper and more enjoyable choice for Adelaide locals and visitors with JUMP e-bikes launching in the city and surrounds next month.

I thank Lord Mayor Sandy Verschoor and Mayor Robert Bria for sharing our vision for vibrant cities with bike-friendly options and welcome the support of the City of Adelaide and the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters.

With this trial, Adelaide becomes just the second city in Australia to unveil JUMP e-bikes as a part of their transit mix, available to use inside the Uber app.

JUMP’s pedal assist technology makes trips light on the lungs and the wallet, with a top cruising speed of 25km an hour. A journey from the University of Adelaide to Town Hall is forecast to take less than five minutes and cost approximately three dollars.

The launch of JUMP e-bikes in Adelaide is part of our blueprint to bring together multiple modes of transportation within the Uber app, giving all South Australians more options when deciding how to get from A to B.

By making it easier than ever before for people to connect with their local train, bus or final destination in an affordable and environmentally friendly way JUMP has the potential to take huge numbers of cars off the road. That’s a win for a city that has historically experienced some of the slowest average peak-travel car speeds.

JUMP is expanding choice for city-transit as we set a new standard for e-bikes. Whether it’s the electric motor, the GPS traceability, the locking system or the user interface — all are custom engineered and designed. Recent advances in batteries and superior engineering is a great catalyst to propel Adelaide alongside 30 other world class cities who have already embraced our shiny red e-bikes.

I encourage everyone to follow our safety tips and to give JUMP a go. You’ll see our red e-bikes at popular landmarks and across town from March.

My team at JUMP is delighted to bring electric mobility to many more forward-thinking cities across Australia in 2020 and I’m thrilled to be able to build a strong foundation early in Adelaide. 

From the councils:

From the City of Adelaide Lord Mayor Sandy Verschoor:

“The recent introduction of e-scooters has shown that Adelaide is a city that supports innovative ‘last mile’ transport options and the City of Adelaide is pleased to now welcome JUMP to our streets.

A dockless electric bike scheme will be a great addition in the city and North Adelaide, which fits well with our broader sustainability goals and desire to see more alternative transport options. The scheme is perfect for those looking for a healthy transport option that is also a lot of fun in a city that’s so easy to get around on by bike.

It’s also pleasing to see JUMP in the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters. I encourage residents in the east to give the new e-bikes a try to access the city, especially as the popular Beulah Road Bikeway Boulevard connects the inner eastern suburbs with the CBD so well.”

From the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters Mayor Robert Bria:

“Cycling is a great mode of transport and offers a range of health, environmental, economic and social benefits for our community, which is why providing cycling infrastructure is a priority for the Council.

We’re excited to partner with JUMP to encourage more people to take advantage of local cycling routes such as the River Torrens cycling path and the Beulah Road Bicycle Boulevard in Norwood.”

How does it work?

From early March, commuters will be able to select an e-bike within the Uber app. 

It’s simple to use. Via Uber:

  • Tap the mode switch on the home screen to switch the app view to e-bikes.
  • You’ll see the available JUMP e-bikes around you and you can reserve them through the app and scan them to unlock.
  • Simply unlock the e-bike using the app, retract the lock from the rear wheel to start and off you go. Once you’re finished riding, you can lock the bike using the built in cable lock in the e-bike zone shown on the app’s map. Loop the helmet through the cable lock before locking up so it’s there ready for the next rider!