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):  
• Government subsidy during operation:  
• Real-time information:  
• Free initial time period:  

Date started:  May 2008

Initial capital cost:  450,000,000 yuan

Bicycle fleet size:  84,100

Number of stations:  3,572

Initial free time (hours):  1

Trips per bike per day:  3.7

Opening time:  6am--10pm for getting bikes, 6am--24pm for returning bikes

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

Number of employees:  1,000

Operator:  Hangzhou Public Transport Bicycle Service Development Co.

Project website:  www.hzsggzxc.com

Cost of bicycle:  450 yuan

Cost per dock (yuan):  2,800

Bike manufacturer:  Tianjin Flying Pigeon Bicycle Manufacture&Research Co.

System name:  Bicycle Service

Deposit:  deposit: 200RMB

Total daily system trips:  310,000