Institute for Transportation and Development Policy

• Government initiated:  
• Government built and owns stations:  
• Annual subscription:  
• Temporary subscription:  
• Available 24 hours:  
• Deposit required:  
• Requires proof of local residency or job:  
• Payment integration with transit:  
• Automated self service at most stations:  
• Uses smart card:  
• Charge for additional time:  
• Control center managing operations:  
• RFID equipped:  
• Lock:  
• Front baskets:  
• Fenders:  
• Multiple speeds:  
• Reflectors (front and rear):  
• Free initial time period:  

Date started:  February 2012

Bicycle fleet size:  660

Number of stations:  33

Opening time:  24h

Fee structure:  1h is 0.5RMB; >1h, 2RMB/h

Operator:  Shanghai Forever Bicycle Co.

Bike manufacturer:  Shanghai Forever Bicycle Co.

Deposit:  deposit: 200RMB, E-wallet: 100RMB