Institute for Transportation and Development Policy

• Government initiated:  
• Government built and owns stations:  
• Annual subscription:  
• Temporary subscription:  
• Deposit required:  
• Automated self service at most stations:  
• Uses smart card:  
• Charge for additional time:  
• Single citywide operator:  
• Control center managing operations:  
• RFID equipped:  
• Adjustable saddle heights:  
• Lock:  
• Front baskets:  
• Fenders:  
• Non-puncture tires (airless tires):  
• Reflectors (front and rear):  
• Government subsidy during operation:  
• Free initial time period:  

Date started:  June 2011

Bicycle fleet size:  4,500

Number of stations:  123

Number of docks:  3,150

Initial free time (hours):  1

Fee structure:  1h is free; the 2nd hour is 1RMB; the 3rd hour is 4RMB

Deposit:  Full-function card: 200RMB, Linhai card: 300RMB