Institute for Transportation and Development Policy

• Government initiated:  
• Government built and owns stations:  
• Annual subscription:  
• Available 24 hours:  
• Deposit required:  
• 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:  
• Lock:  
• Front baskets:  
• Fenders:  
• Multiple speeds:  
• Non-puncture tires (airless tires):  
• Reflectors (front and rear):  
• Free initial time period:  

Date started:  March 2009

Bicycle fleet size:  4,500

Number of stations:  50

Initial free time (hours):  0.5

Opening time:  24h

Fee structure:  1h is free; 1-1.5h, 10yuan for credit card, >1.5h, 20yuan per 30 mins; max 910yuan for one day

Number of registered users:  40,000

Operator:  Tung-Li Development Co.

Bike manufacturer:  Merida