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:  
• Maps with station locations:  
• Website:  
• RFID equipped:  
• Adjustable saddle heights:  
• Lock:  
• Front baskets:  
• Fenders:  
• Non-puncture tires (airless tires):  
• Reflectors (front and rear):  
• Government subsidy during operation:  
• Free initial time period:  

Date started:  October 2013

Bicycle fleet size:  6,100

Number of stations:  390

Number of docks:  9,000

Initial free time (hours):  1

Opening time:  6:00am--9:00pm

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

Operator:  Yiwu Urban Construction Resources Management Co., Ltd.

Project website:  www.yccrm.cn

Bike manufacturer:  Changzhou Eversafe Public Bicycle System Co., Ltd.

System name:  Yiwu Public Bicycle

Deposit:  deposit: 200RMB, E-wallet: 100RMB

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