Uber might have made its acquisition of Jump just so the company could possible get a jump start on the e-scooter ambitions that the company has set apart for itself. Sources recently have made claims that Uber just recently held talks in order to purchase Bird, or indeed Lime – which are two of the biggest names in the scooter sharing department. The move would obviously be a big one for either of the parties involved, and it is also obvious that it would be a huge help for Uber as the company looks to tackle the scooter shortages that limits its growth further, and would also be able to help the company snap up valuable competitors who are in scrambles, looking for funding.
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While no guarantees are there of whether or not a deal might happen, there is quite the chance that Uber might end up buying either one of the companies before 2018 comes to a halt. With regards to the parties involved, neither one of them are offering much clarity, either. Both Lime and Uber have declined to comment on the situation that has arisen, while Bird chief, Travis Vander Zanden has commented with regards to the company of his affiliation by stating that Bird is “not for sale,” however, interestingly enough, a spokeswoman who was acting on Travis’ behalf did not actually say that the company hadn’t talked to Uber.
As far as Uber is concerned, there is certainly pressure arising for the company to make its move. Uber has competition building up with other transportation services offering non-car alternatives, and if the company is set to convince people that the it too goes beyond just car offerings, the company needs to act upon quickly.
