Institute for Transportation and Development Policy

• Government initiated:  
• Government built and owns stations:  
• Annual subscription:  
• Automated self service at most stations:  
• Uses smart card:  
• Charge for additional time:  
• Advertising is main source of revenue:  
• Single citywide operator:  
• Integration between multiple operators:  
• Control center managing operations:  
• Maps with station locations:  
• Website:  
• Interactive user blogs:  
• RFID equipped:  
• Adjustable saddle heights:  
• Lock:  
• Front baskets:  
• Fenders:  
• Multiple speeds:  
• Non-puncture tires (airless tires):  
• Reflectors (front and rear):  
• Government subsidy during operation:  
• Real-time information:  
• Free initial time period:  

Date started:  June 2011

Bicycle fleet size:  9,200

Number of stations:  274

Initial free time (hours):  1

Operator:  Shaoxing municipal facilities construction management group Co., Ltd.

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

Bike manufacturer:  Tianjin Flying Pigeon Bicycle Manufacture&Research Co.

System name:  Shaoxing Public Bicycle

Deposit:  local: deposit: 200RMB, E-wallet: 50RMB; tourists: 300RMB, E-wallet: 50RMB

Company provides hardware and software:  Changzhou Eversafe Public Bicycle Co.

Total daily system trips:  10,000