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:  
• Integration between multiple operators:  
• Control center managing operations:  
• Maps with station locations:  
• Website:  
• RFID equipped:  
• Adjustable saddle heights:  
• Lock:  
• Front baskets:  
• Fenders:  
• Multiple speeds:  
• Non-puncture tires (airless tires):  
• Reflectors (front and rear):  
• Government subsidy during operation:  
• Real-time information:  
• Free initial time period:  

Date started:  May 2009

Bicycle fleet size:  18,854

Number of stations:  599

Initial free time (hours):  1h for Luohu and Yantian, 2h for monthly card of other districts

Opening time:  24h

Fee structure:  regular card: 0.5RMB/h; monthly card: 10RMB for monthly fee, 2h is free, >2h, 0.5RMB/h

Operator:  Shenzhen City Public Bicycle Rental Ltd.

Project website:  www.ldyz.com.cn

Deposit:  Shekou district: no deposit; other districts: deposit: 100RMB, card cost: 15RMB, E-wallet: 100RMB; monthly card: 10RMB for monthly fee