Institute for Transportation and Development Policy

• Government initiated:  
• Government built and owns stations:  
• Annual subscription:  
• Temporary subscription:  
• Deposit required:  
• Payment integration with transit:  
• Automated self service at most stations:  
• Uses smart card:  
• Charge for additional time:  
• Maps with station locations:  
• Website:  
• RFID equipped:  
• Front baskets:  
• Fenders:  
• Multiple speeds:  
• Reflectors (front and rear):  
• Government subsidy during operation:  
• Real-time information:  
• Free initial time period:  

Date started:  December 2011

Bicycle fleet size:  1,532

Number of stations:  419

Initial free time (hours):  1

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

Project website:  www.wjbicycle.com

Deposit:  citizen card, deposit: 100RMB, E-wallet: 20RMB;tourist, deposit: 300RMB, E-wallet: 20RMB

Company provides hardware and software:  Changzhou Eversafe Public Bicycle Co.