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:  
• Advertising is main source of revenue:  
• Single citywide operator:  
• Integration between multiple operators:  
• Control center managing operations:  
• Maps with station locations:  
• RFID equipped:  
• Adjustable saddle heights:  
• Lock:  
• Front baskets:  
• Fenders:  
• Multiple speeds:  
• Non-puncture tires (airless tires):  
• Reflectors (front and rear):  
• Government subsidy during operation:  
• Free initial time period:  

Date started:  December 2011

Bicycle fleet size:  5,000

Number of stations:  160

Initial free time (hours):  1

Opening time:  24h

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

Number of employees:  80

Operator:  Shenzhen Public Bicycle Operational and Management Co.

Project website:  www.yantianbike.com

Cost of bicycle:  1,600 yuan

Cost per dock (yuan):  4,800

Weight of the bicycle (kg):  17.3

Bike manufacturer:  Foshan Jiadexing

Deposit:  local: deposit: 200RMB; unlocal: deposit: 500RMB

Company provides hardware and software:  Foshan Jiadexing