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:  
• Payment integration with transit:  
• Automated self service at most stations:  
• Uses smart card:  
• Charge for additional time:  
• Advertising is main source of revenue:  
• Single citywide operator:  
• Control center managing operations:  
• Maps with station locations:  
• Website:  
• Interactive user blogs:  
• RFID equipped:  
• Adjustable saddle heights:  
• Lock:  
• Front baskets:  
• Fenders:  
• Multiple speeds:  
• Non-puncture tires (airless tires):  
• Reflectors (front and rear):  
• Free initial time period:  

Date started:  December 2014

Initial capital cost:  US$4,535,000

Bicycle fleet size:  860

Number of stations:  86

Number of docks:  1,290

Initial free time (hours):  0.5

Trips per bike per day:  2.5

Opening time:  6:00am-12:00am

Fee structure:  0.5 h free; 1 day $80; 3 days $160; 7 days $260; annual $365

Number of employees:  40

Number of registered users:  3,000

Operator:  BKT

Project website:  mibici.net

Cost of bicycle:  US$1,300

Weight of the bicycle (kg):  18

Bike manufacturer:  PBS

System name:  Mi Bici

Deposit:  $80 in temporary subscription; $333 per lost bicycle