Institute for Transportation and Development Policy

• Government initiated:  
• Annual subscription:  
• Temporary subscription:  
• Available 24 hours:  
• Deposit required:  
• Payment integration with transit:  
• Automated self service at most stations:  
• Uses smart card:  
• Charge for additional time:  
• Single citywide operator:  
• Control center managing operations:  
• Website:  
• Interactive user blogs:  
• RFID equipped:  
• Front baskets:  
• Fenders:  
• Multiple speeds:  
• Reflectors (front and rear):  
• Government subsidy during operation:  
• Free initial time period:  

Date started:  September 2011

Bicycle fleet size:  5,490

Number of stations:  173

Initial free time (hours):  2

Opening time:  24h

Fee structure:  2h is free; >2h, 1RMB/h

Operator:  Chengdu Urban Public Bicycle Company Suining Branch

Bike manufacturer:  Shanghai Forever Bicycle Co.

Deposit:  local: deposit: 200RMB, E-wallet: 50RMB; tourists, deposit: 300RMB, E-wallet: 20RMB