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:  
• 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:  
• Reflectors (front and rear):  
• Government subsidy during operation:  
• Free initial time period:  

Date started:  September 2013

Bicycle fleet size:  10,000

Number of stations:  422

Number of docks:  10,800

Initial free time (hours):  1

Opening time:  24h

Fee structure:  1h is free; 1-2h is 1RMB; 2-5h, 2RMB/h; >5h, 5RMB/h

Operator:  Changzhou Eversafe Public Bicycle Company Huai'an Branch

Project website:  www.bike0517.com

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

System name:  Huai'an Public Bicycle

Deposit:  citizen card: E-wallet: 200RMB; temporary card: deposit: 200RMB, E-wallet: 30RMB

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