Institute for Transportation and Development Policy

• Smartphone/App payment:  
• Charge for additional time:  
• Advertising is main source of revenue:  
• Single citywide operator:  
• Control center managing operations:  
• Maps with station locations:  
• Website:  
• Interactive user blogs:  
• RFID equipped:  
• 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:  March 2009

Number of stations:  196

Initial free time (hours):  0

Opening time:  24h

Fee structure:  0-4h is 10yuan per 30mins(5yuan for first 30mins); 4-8h is 20yuan per 30 mins; >8h is 30 yuan per 30mins 4小時～8小時內每30分鐘20元

Operator:  Giant

Project website:  http://taipei.youbike.com.tw/

Bike manufacturer:  Giant

System name:  Youbike

Deposit:  Credit card

Company provides hardware and software:  Giant