Institute for Transportation and Development Policy

• Government initiated:  
• Annual subscription:  
• Requires proof of local residency or job:  
• Automated self service at most stations:  
• Uses smart card:  
• Smartphone/App payment:  
• Charge for additional time:  
• Control center managing operations:  
• Website:  
• Interactive user blogs:  
• Adjustable saddle heights:  
• Government subsidy during operation:  
• Free initial time period:  

Date started:  May 2013

Bicycle fleet size:  500

Number of stations:  103

Initial free time (hours):  1

Opening time:  24h

Fee structure:  1h is free; 1-2h is 1RMB; 2-3h is 4RMB; over 3h, 3RMB/h; max 20RMB for 24h

Operator:  Akesu Public Bicycle Service Co.

Project website:  http://www.aksbicycle.com

System name:  Akesu Public Bicycle

Deposit:  deposit:200RMB,E-wallet:100RMB,card cost:20RMB