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BC Transit placed their first double deck buses into service on August 1, 2000. They were the first modern low floor double deck buses to enter service in North America. By the end of 2020, the ten 10 double decker buses combined to log more than 11 million kilometres.<ref name=a20>[https://www.bctransit.com/documents/1529710964594 "Double Decker 20th Anniversary – FAQ."] BC Transit.</ref> | BC Transit placed their first double deck buses into service on August 1, 2000. They were the first modern low floor double deck buses to enter service in North America. By the end of 2020, the ten 10 double decker buses combined to log more than 11 million kilometres.<ref name=a20>[https://www.bctransit.com/documents/1529710964594 "Double Decker 20th Anniversary – FAQ."] BC Transit.</ref> | ||
Starting in 2021, 9001-9010 | Starting in 2021, 9001-9010 were retired and replaced with new [[Alexander Dennis Enviro500]] double decker buses. One bus, 9001, was transferred back to Alexander Dennis for factory refurbishment in the UK and will eventually end up in a transit museum in the United States.<ref name=a20/> While BC Transit originally stated that the remainder of the set would be dismantled and recycled, several units were listed for auction in October 2021. | ||
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|2000 | |2000 | ||
|SFD123BL0XGT70943 | |[[Dennis Specialist Vehicles Trident 3 'X VINs'#XGT70943|SFD123BL0XGT70943]] | ||
|DB 9827<br>(prev. 9510 JA) | |DB 9827<br>(prev. 9510 JA) | ||
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*Last allocated to [[Victoria Regional Transit System|Victoria]]. | *Last allocated to [[Victoria Regional Transit System|Victoria]]. | ||
*Returned to original red and blue livery in November 2020. | *Returned to original red and blue livery in November 2020. | ||
*Slated to go a | *Sent back to [[Alexander Dennis]] in November 2021 | ||
*Slated to go to a transportation museum in the U.S. following factory refurbishment | |||
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|9002 | |9002 | ||
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|2000 | |2000 | ||
|SFD123BL2XGT70944 | |[[Dennis Specialist Vehicles Trident 3 'X VINs'#XGT70944|SFD123BL2XGT70944]] | ||
|DV 0242<br>(prev. 9511 JA) | |DV 0242<br>(prev. 9511 JA) | ||
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|<font color="red">Retired</font><br> | |<font color="red">Retired</font><br>May 4, 2021 | ||
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*Last allocated to [[Victoria Regional Transit System|Victoria]]. | *Last allocated to [[Victoria Regional Transit System|Victoria]]. | ||
*Listed for auction on [http://web.archive.org/web/20211102180328/https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?fa=Main.Item&itemid=14&acctid=18902 govdeals.com] in October 2021. | |||
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|9003 | |9003 | ||
|[[File:Victoria Regional Transit System 9003-a.jpg|128px]] | |[[File:Victoria Regional Transit System 9003-a.jpg|128px]] | ||
|2000 | |2000 | ||
|SFD123BLXXGT70948 | |[[Dennis Specialist Vehicles Trident 3 'X VINs'#XGT70948|SFD123BLXXGT70948]] | ||
|DV 0231<br>(prev. 9512 JA) | |DV 0231<br>(prev. 9512 JA) | ||
|[[File:BC Transit Paint Icon.jpg]] | |[[File:BC Transit Paint Icon.jpg]] | ||
|<font color="red">Retired</font><br> | |<font color="red">Retired</font><br>March 20, 2021 | ||
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*Last allocated to [[Victoria Regional Transit System|Victoria]]. | *Last allocated to [[Victoria Regional Transit System|Victoria]]. | ||
*Listed for auction on [http://web.archive.org/web/20211102180322/https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?fa=Main.Item&itemid=13&acctid=18902 govdeals.com] in October 2021. | |||
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|9004 | |9004 | ||
|[[File:BC Transit 9004-a.jpg|128px]] | |[[File:BC Transit 9004-a.jpg|128px]] | ||
|2000 | |2000 | ||
|SFD123BL1XGT70949 | |[[Dennis Specialist Vehicles Trident 3 'X VINs'#XGT70949|SFD123BL1XGT70949]] | ||
|DY 2182<br>(prev. 1421 EK) | |DY 2182<br>(prev. 1421 EK) | ||
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|<font color="red">Retired</font><br> | |<font color="red">Retired</font><br>March 28, 2021 | ||
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*Last allocated to [[Victoria Regional Transit System|Victoria]]. | *Last allocated to [[Victoria Regional Transit System|Victoria]]. | ||
*Listed for auction on [http://web.archive.org/web/20211102180413/https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?fa=Main.Item&itemid=15&acctid=18902 govdeals.com] in October 2021. | |||
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|9005 | |9005 | ||
|[[File:BC Transit 9005-a.jpg|128px]] | |[[File:BC Transit 9005-a.jpg|128px]] | ||
|2000 | |2000 | ||
|SFD123BL6XGT70946 | |[[Dennis Specialist Vehicles Trident 3 'X VINs'#XGT70946|SFD123BL6XGT70946]] | ||
|CT 7899<br>(prev. 9513 JA) | |CT 7899<br>(prev. 9513 JA) | ||
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|<font color="red">Retired</font><br> | |<font color="red">Retired</font><br>April 5, 2021 | ||
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*Last allocated to [[Victoria Regional Transit System|Victoria]]. | *Last allocated to [[Victoria Regional Transit System|Victoria]]. | ||
*Listed for auction on [http://web.archive.org/web/20211102180349/https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?fa=Main.Item&itemid=16&acctid=18902 govdeals.com] in October 2021. | |||
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|9006 | |9006 | ||
|[[File:Victoria Regional Transit System 9006-a.jpg|128px]] | |[[File:Victoria Regional Transit System 9006-a.jpg|128px]] | ||
|2000 | |2000 | ||
|SFD123BL8XGT70947 | |[[Dennis Specialist Vehicles Trident 3 'X VINs'#XGT70947|SFD123BL8XGT70947]] | ||
|1423 EK | |1423 EK | ||
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|<font color="red">Retired</font><br> | |<font color="red">Retired</font><br>May 2021 | ||
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*Last allocated to [[Victoria Regional Transit System|Victoria]]. | *Last allocated to [[Victoria Regional Transit System|Victoria]]. | ||
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|2000 | |2000 | ||
|SFD123BLXXGT70951 | |[[Dennis Specialist Vehicles Trident 3 'X VINs'#XGT70951|SFD123BLXXGT70951]] | ||
|DW 8097<br>(prev. 9514 JA) | |DW 8097<br>(prev. 9514 JA) | ||
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|9008 | |9008 | ||
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|2000 | |2000 | ||
|SFD123BL1XGT70952 | |[[Dennis Specialist Vehicles Trident 3 'X VINs'#XGT70952|SFD123BL1XGT70952]] | ||
|DY 2183<br>(prev. 9515 JA) | |DY 2183<br>(prev. 9515 JA) | ||
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|<font color="red">Retired</font><br> | |<font color="red">Retired</font><br>April 2021 | ||
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*Last allocated to [[Victoria Regional Transit System|Victoria]]. | *Last allocated to [[Victoria Regional Transit System|Victoria]]. | ||
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|2000 | |2000 | ||
|SFD123BL9XGT70942 | |[[Dennis Specialist Vehicles Trident 3 'X VINs'#XGT70942|SFD123BL9XGT70942]] | ||
|DV 0232<br>(prev. 9474 JA) | |DV 0232<br>(prev. 9474 JA) | ||
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|9010 | |9010 | ||
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|2000 | |2000 | ||
|SFD123BL0XGT70945 | |[[Dennis Specialist Vehicles Trident 3 'X VINs'#XGT70945|SFD123BL0XGT70945]] | ||
|9475 JA | |9475 JA | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:02, 5 March 2023
BC Transit 9001-9010 are Dennis Trident buses with Duple Metsec DM5000 bodies built in 2000. They are the first modern low floor, double deck buses to be operated by a transit agency in North America.
History
In 1998, BC Transit ordered 11 low floor double deck buses from Dennis at a cost of $6.5-million. They were seen as an alternative to articulated buses for Victoria's high capacity routes.[1] The cost of the buses increased, however, after a number of modifications needed to be made to the design. These included a more powerful engine, four speed transmission, new rear axle, and HVAC system better suited to the climate.[2] Ten buses were ultimately delivered after one was damaged in an accident during production.[3]
BC Transit placed their first double deck buses into service on August 1, 2000. They were the first modern low floor double deck buses to enter service in North America. By the end of 2020, the ten 10 double decker buses combined to log more than 11 million kilometres.[4]
Starting in 2021, 9001-9010 were retired and replaced with new Alexander Dennis Enviro500 double decker buses. One bus, 9001, was transferred back to Alexander Dennis for factory refurbishment in the UK and will eventually end up in a transit museum in the United States.[4] While BC Transit originally stated that the remainder of the set would be dismantled and recycled, several units were listed for auction in October 2021.
Engine | Transmission | Seating | Destination Sign |
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Cummins ISM 330 hp | Voith D864.3E 4 speed | 84 | Axion Technologies Orange LED |
Details
Fleet number | Thumbnail | Date | VIN | License plate | Paint | System | Notes |
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9001 | 2000 | SFD123BL0XGT70943 | DB 9827 (prev. 9510 JA) |
Retired June 2021 |
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9002 | 2000 | SFD123BL2XGT70944 | DV 0242 (prev. 9511 JA) |
Retired May 4, 2021 |
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9003 | 2000 | SFD123BLXXGT70948 | DV 0231 (prev. 9512 JA) |
Retired March 20, 2021 |
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9004 | 2000 | SFD123BL1XGT70949 | DY 2182 (prev. 1421 EK) |
Retired March 28, 2021 |
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9005 | 2000 | SFD123BL6XGT70946 | CT 7899 (prev. 9513 JA) |
Retired April 5, 2021 |
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9006 | 2000 | SFD123BL8XGT70947 | 1423 EK | Retired May 2021 |
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9007 | 2000 | SFD123BLXXGT70951 | DW 8097 (prev. 9514 JA) |
Retired May 2020 |
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9008 | 2000 | SFD123BL1XGT70952 | DY 2183 (prev. 9515 JA) |
Retired April 2021 |
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9009 | 2000 | SFD123BL9XGT70942 | DV 0232 (prev. 9474 JA) |
Retired January 2021 |
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9010 | 2000 | SFD123BL0XGT70945 | 9475 JA | Retired June 2021 |
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References
- ↑ Cleverley, B. (1998, Jun 03). BC transit adds double-deckers to bus fleet. Times - Colonist.
- ↑ Cleverley, B. (1999, Mar 24). Room at the top but cost of buses goes to $7 million. Times - Colonist.
- ↑ Curtis, M. (2000, May 20). Transit high on double-decker. Times - Colonist.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Double Decker 20th Anniversary – FAQ." BC Transit.