Institute for Transportation and Development Policy

• Government initiated:  
• Government built and owns stations:  
• Annual subscription:  
• Temporary subscription:  
• Available 24 hours:  
• Deposit required:  
• Payment integration with transit:  
• 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:  
• Maps with station locations:  
• Website:  
• RFID equipped:  
• Lock:  
• Front baskets:  
• Fenders:  
• Non-puncture tires (airless tires):  
• Reflectors (front and rear):  
• Government subsidy during operation:  
• Free initial time period:  

Date started:  September 2010

Bicycle fleet size:  350

Number of stations:  16

Initial free time (hours):  0

Opening time:  24h

Fee structure:  For monthly membership, membership fee is 25 RMB/month, 2h is free; >2h, 1RMB/h; for others, 1RMB/h

Operator:  Shanghai Forever Bicycle Co.

Project website:  www.chinarmb.com

Bike manufacturer:  Shanghai Forever Bicycle Co.