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:  
• Integration between multiple operators:  
• 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):  
• Government subsidy during operation:  
• Free initial time period:  

Date started:  June 2010

Initial capital cost:  28,000,000 yuan

Bicycle fleet size:  6,433

Number of stations:  119

Number of docks:  3,336

Initial free time (hours):  1

Trips per bike per day:  4.2

Opening time:  7am--10pm

Fee structure:  1h is free; 1-2h is 1RMB; 2-3h is 2RMB; over 3h, 3RMB/h

Number of employees:  257

Number of registered users:  34,900

Operator:  Guangzhou Public Bicycle Operation Management Co.

Project website:  zxc.gzzc.com.cn

Cost of bicycle:  420 yuan

Cost per dock (yuan):  2,600

Weight of the bicycle (kg):  15

Bike manufacturer:  XDS

Deposit:  deposit: 300RMB

Total daily system trips:  20,000