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:  
• 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:  July 2012

Bicycle fleet size:  2,300

Number of stations:  85

Number of docks:  1,700

Initial free time (hours):  1

Opening time:  24h

Fee structure:  20 points card. Ih is free; >1h, -1 point/h; if point=0, 1RMB to buy 1 point

Operator:  Changzhou Eversafe Public Bicycle Company Zaozhuang Branch

Project website:  http://www.sdzzbike.com/

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

System name:  Zaozhuang Public Bicycle

Deposit:  local: deposit: 100RMB, card cost: 10RMB; tourists: 200RMB, card cost: 10RMB

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