Five days after the bike-sharing company ofo backpedaled on a pilot program providing dockless bikes in the Bronx, Citi Bike and JUMP Bikes have stepped up to double the number of pedal-assist bicycles in the borough. These e-bikes will officially become available by July 28 and mid-August, according to the city Transportation Department (DOT).

City Bike and JUMP Bikes will now provide 200 pedal-assist bikes respectively. Ofo was originally chosen to make 200 regular pedal bikes available in the Bronx by the end of July, mostly around the Fordham University area.  However, on July 19 DOT announced that ofo was ceasing most of its North American operations.

Last week, Andrew Daley, head of ofo North America, said, “As we continue to bring bikeshare to communities across the globe, ofo has begun to reevaluate markets that present obstacles.”

The original plan was part of an expansion to bring a bike-sharing program in the outer boroughs, several years after Citi Bike was introduced in Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn.

In his announcement, Daley did not offer specifics on withdrawing from the Bronx but on the company website Chicago was identified as a market where ofo could not compete because of what it considers excessive regulations.  The company will, however, continue to operate in San Diego and Seattle, citing less restrictive policies in those cities.

With the number of bikes doubled, JUMP founder and CEO Ryan Rzepecki said in a statement, “JUMP bikes will help reduce traffic congestion, connect residents to public transportation, and make biking an even more viable and fun transit option in the borough.”

JUMP will charge bike riders $2 to set up an account which shows up as a “ride credit” allowing a 30-minute rental.