Model Perspective

Jul 14, 2026 · Industry Insights

Why Are Shared Bike Services Raising Prices Simultaneously?

Shared bike operators in Beijing, Nanjing and Zhengzhou have lifted the base fare from 1.5 yuan per 30 minutes to about 1.9 yuan per hour, a roughly 30% increase that, according to market saturation, product homogeneity and short‑term supply rigidity, reflects tacit collusion and will mainly deter low‑frequency, short‑trip users.