Uber’s Jump Bikes unit has gotten a green light from San Francisco to add 250 electric bikes to its free-floating rental service, doubling its quota in the city. “The No. 1 thing people have been asking for since we launched is more bikes, more bikes, I can’t find a bike,” said Ryan Rzepecki, CEO of Jump, which Uber acquired in April. “It will amazing to have more.

Jump’s electric bike fleet to double in San Francisco

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Jump’s electric bike fleet to double in San Francisco

Jump’s electric bike fleet to double in San Francisco