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:  
• Interactive user blogs:  
• RFID equipped:  
• Adjustable saddle heights:  
• Lock:  
• Front baskets:  
• Fenders:  
• Non-puncture tires (airless tires):  
• Reflectors (front and rear):  
• Government subsidy during operation:  
• Real-time information:  
• Free initial time period:  

Date started:  April 2013

Bicycle fleet size:  3,000

Number of stations:  100

Number of docks:  1,180

Initial free time (hours):  1

Opening time:  24h

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

Operator:  Changzhou Eversafe Public Bicycle Company Zhenjiang Branch

Project website:  www.bike511.com

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

System name:  Zhenjiang Public Bicycle

Deposit:  local: deposit: 50RMB, E-wallet: 20RMB; tourists: deposit: 300RMB, E-wallet: 20RMB

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

Total daily system trips:  5,700