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:  
• Advertising is main source of revenue:  
• Integration between multiple operators:  
• Control center managing operations:  
• Maps with station locations:  
• Website:  
• Interactive user blogs:  
• RFID equipped:  
• Adjustable saddle heights:  
• Lock:  
• Front baskets:  
• Fenders:  
• Multiple speeds:  
• Non-puncture tires (airless tires):  
• Reflectors (front and rear):  
• Free initial time period:  

Date started:  August 2009

Bicycle fleet size:  2,000

Number of stations:  34

Fee structure:  Experience card: 3RMB/h; member card: 2RMB/h; monthly member card: 50RMB/month; annually member card: 280RMB/year

Operator:  Rising Sun Recources Co.

Project website:  www.gzpublicbike.com

Bike manufacturer:  XDS

System name:  Public Bike

Deposit:  deposit: 200RMB