Institute for Transportation and Development Policy

• Government initiated:  
• Government built and owns stations:  
• Requires proof of local residency or job:  
• Charge for additional time:  
• Single citywide operator:  
• 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:  1,300

Number of stations:  70

Number of docks:  1,420

Initial free time (hours):  1

Fee structure:  1h is free; 1-2h is 0.5RMB; 2h-4h, 2RMB/h; 4h-6h, 3RMB/h; >6h, 4RMB/h

Number of registered users:  24,580

Bike manufacturer:  Shanghai Forever Bicycle Co.