Institute for Transportation and Development Policy

• Government initiated:  
• Government built and owns stations:  
• Annual subscription:  
• Temporary subscription:  
• 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:  
• Website:  
• RFID equipped:  
• Adjustable saddle heights:  
• Lock:  
• Front baskets:  
• Fenders:  
• Multiple speeds:  
• Reflectors (front and rear):  
• Government subsidy during operation:  
• Free initial time period:  

Date started:  January 2013

Bicycle fleet size:  1,100

Number of stations:  100

Number of docks:  1,400

Initial free time (hours):  1

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

Operator:  Yongcheng Public Bicycle Information Management Center

Project website:  ycbicycle.com

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

System name:  Yongcheng Public Bicycle

Deposit:  local: deposit: 60RMB, card cost: 10RMB, E-wallet: 30RMB; unlocal: deposit: 200RMB, card cost: 10RMB, E-wallet: 30RMB

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