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:  
• Automated self service at most stations:  
• Uses smart card:  
• Smartphone/App payment:  
• Charge for additional time:  
• Single citywide operator:  
• Control center managing operations:  
• Maps with station locations:  
• Website:  
• 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:  September 2010

Bicycle fleet size:  1,800

Number of stations:  200

Initial free time (hours):  0.5

Opening time:  24h

Fee structure:  for 1 day and 3-day: 0.5h is free, 0.5-1h is $2, 1-1.5h is $4, >1.5h, $8/.5h. For others, 0.5h is free, .5-1h is $1.5, 1-1.5h is $3, >1.5h, $6/.5h

Number of registered users:  18,000

Operator:  Alta Bicycle Share, Inc.

Project website:  www.capitalbikeshare.com

Cost of bicycle:  6,130 yuan

System name:  Capital bikeshare

Deposit:  deposit: 620RMB, no deposit for monthly and yearly membership

Company provides hardware and software:  Alta Bicycle Share

Total daily system trips:  5,133