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:  
• Charge for additional time:  
• Single citywide operator:  
• Control center managing operations:  
• 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:  September 2012

Bicycle fleet size:  12,000

Number of stations:  553

Number of docks:  15,549

Initial free time (hours):  1

Opening time:  24h

Fee structure:  1h is free; the 2nd hour is 1 RMB, the 3rd and 4th hour is 2RMB/h, >4h, 3RMB/h

Operator:  Wuhu Public Transportation Group Co.

Cost of bicycle:  1,600 yuan

Bike manufacturer:  Foshan Tianzhou

Deposit:  deposit: 300RMB, E-wallet: 50RMB, card cost: 10RMB

Company provides hardware and software:  Foshan Tianzhou

Total daily system trips:  60,000