This dissertation aims to investigate the
perceptions about the bike sharing
programme in Jinan held by its users. To
better understand users' perspectives on
the development of bike sharing
programmes in Jinan, this dissertation aims
to answer three questions: 1) What
are the motivating factors for using shared
bicycles in Jinan? 2) What are the
detrimental factors that hinder user
demand for bike sharing? 3) What are
users’ suggestions for operating and
developing a bike sharing programme in
Jinan?