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Ofo credits users who obey the rules

SHARED bike firm ofo is to introduce a new system in Shanghai based on its big data platform, Singularity, with users having “high credit” able to ride bikes without paying a deposit.

Ofo says the starting credit for all new registered users will be 270. Those who keep to the rules will earn points while those who violate traffic laws or damage bikes will lose points. The highest credit is 600.

Existing customers’ points from Zhima Credits (a system launched by Ant Financial) will be converted to the new system.

An ofo staff member said more details of the credit system would be released soon.

Under the new system, those who mistreat bikes will be blacklisted and won’t be able to unlock ofo bikes.

Previously, people who had more than 650 Zhima credits could ride an ofo bike without paying the 199 yuan (US$30.70) deposit.

Last month, ofo started to cancel the nationwide deposit waivers system which has been practiced for over a year. Since June 15, users in Shanghai have had to pay a deposit as well.

Ofo offered a non-refundable 95 yuan “riding bundle” as an alternative. Users can pay for the bundle or pay the deposit before using a bike.




 

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