Institute for Transportation and Development Policy

• Government initiated:  
• Government built and owns stations:  
• Annual subscription:  
• Automated self service at most stations:  
• Uses smart card:  
• Single citywide operator:  
• Website:  
• Interactive user blogs:  
• RFID equipped:  
• Adjustable saddle heights:  
• Lock:  
• Front baskets:  
• Fenders:  
• Multiple speeds:  
• Reflectors (front and rear):  
• Government subsidy during operation:  

Date started:  June 2011

Bicycle fleet size:  3,500

Number of stations:  170

Number of docks:  2,500

Initial free time (hours):  1

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

Number of registered users:  19,000

Operator:  Ningbo Lv Chang Zhi Neng Ke Ji Jiao Tong Co.

Project website:  http://www.nhlcbk.com/

System name:  Ninghai Public Bicycle

Deposit:  deposit: 500RMB

Total daily system trips:  3,800