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:  
• Automated self service at most stations:  
• Uses smart card:  
• Charge for additional time:  
• Single citywide operator:  
• Integration between multiple operators:  
• Control center managing operations:  
• Maps with station locations:  
• Website:  
• RFID equipped:  
• Lock:  
• Front baskets:  
• Fenders:  
• Multiple speeds:  
• Reflectors (front and rear):  
• Government subsidy during operation:  
• Real-time information:  
• Free initial time period:  

Date started:  May 2013

Bicycle fleet size:  17,000

Number of stations:  454

Initial free time (hours):  1

Opening time:  24h

Fee structure:  1h is free; over 1h, 1RMB/h; max 10RMB for 24h

Operator:  Tongzhou Public Bicycle Service Centre

Project website:  http://www.bjjtw.gov.cn/bjggzxc/

Deposit:  deposit: 300RMB; E-wallet: 30RMB