BC Transit 9001-9010: Difference between revisions

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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
Cummins ISM 330 hp	Voith D864.3E 4 speed	84	Axion Technologies Orange LED

Details

Fleet number	Date	VIN	License plate	System	Notes
9001	2000	SFD123BL0XGT70943	DB 9827 (prev. 9510 JA)	Retired June 2021	Named "Pride of BC Transit". Last allocated to Victoria. Returned to original red and blue livery in November 2020. Sent back to Alexander Dennis in November 2021 Slated to go to a transportation museum in the U.S. following factory refurbishment
9002	2000	SFD123BL2XGT70944	DV 0242 (prev. 9511 JA)	Retired May 4, 2021	Last allocated to Victoria. Listed for auction on govdeals.com in October 2021.
9003	2000	SFD123BLXXGT70948	DV 0231 (prev. 9512 JA)	Retired March 20, 2021	Last allocated to Victoria. Listed for auction on govdeals.com in October 2021.
9004	2000	SFD123BL1XGT70949	DY 2182 (prev. 1421 EK)	Retired March 28, 2021	Last allocated to Victoria. Listed for auction on govdeals.com in October 2021.
9005	2000	SFD123BL6XGT70946	CT 7899 (prev. 9513 JA)	Retired April 5, 2021	Last allocated to Victoria. Listed for auction on govdeals.com in October 2021.
9006	2000	SFD123BL8XGT70947	1423 EK	Retired May 2021	Last allocated to Victoria.
9007	2000	SFD123BLXXGT70951	DW 8097 (prev. 9514 JA)	Retired May 2020	Originally delivered to Victoria. Last allocated to Victoria.
9008	2000	SFD123BL1XGT70952	DY 2183 (prev. 9515 JA)	Retired April 2021	Last allocated to Victoria.
9009	2000	SFD123BL9XGT70942	DV 0232 (prev. 9474 JA)	Retired January 2021	Last allocated to Victoria
9010	2000	SFD123BL0XGT70945	9475 JA	Retired June 2021	Last allocated to Victoria.

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.

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Current Bus Fleet
New Flyer	1020-1044, 1045-1069, 1070-1114, 1115-1139, 1140-1147, 1148-1185, 1186-1202, 1203-1212, 1213-1232, 1233-1253
Nova	6000-6029, 9201-9210, 9211-9231, 9232-9267, 9268-9289, 9290-9300, 9301-9318, 9319-9433, 9434, 9435-9446, 9447-9486
Double Deck	9041-9049, 9501-9526, 9528, 9529-9531, 9532-9542, 9543-9550
Vicinity	3001-3015, 4007-4061, 4062-4070, 4071-4073, 4200-4233, 4234-4248, 4400-4432, 4433-4474
Aero Elite	3016-3023, 3024-3028, 3029-3034
ARBOC	2311-2315, 2316-2377, 2378-2449, 2451-2557, 2558-2624, 2625-2640, 2641-2662, 2663-2687, 2723-2756, 2802-2860, 2861-2895
Sprinter	2340-2341, 2345-2346, 2368
Micro Bird	2688-2722, 2757-2784, 2785-2801
Systems
North Central	100 Mile House, Bella Coola, Bulkley Nechako, Dawson Creek, Fort St. John, Hazeltons, Kitimat, Port Edward, Prince George, Prince Rupert, Quesnel, Skeena, Smithers, Terrace, Williams Lake
Vancouver Island	Campbell River, Comox Valley, Cowichan Valley, Mount Waddington, Nanaimo, Port Alberni, Salt Spring Island, Victoria
South Coast	Agassiz-Harrison, Central Fraser Valley, Chilliwack, Hope, Powell River, Pemberton Valley, Squamish, Sunshine Coast, Whistler
Southern Interior	Ashcroft-Clinton, Clearwater, Kamloops, Kelowna, Merritt, Revelstoke, Shuswap, South Okanagan-Similkameen, Vernon
Kootenays	Boundary, Columbia Valley, Cranbrook, Creston Valley, Elk Valley, Kimberley, West Kootenay
Former Systems	Vancouver, Golden

[1] Cleverley, B. (1998, Jun 03). BC transit adds double-deckers to bus fleet. Times - Colonist.

[2] Cleverley, B. (1999, Mar 24). Room at the top but cost of buses goes to $7 million. Times - Colonist.

[3] Curtis, M. (2000, May 20). Transit high on double-decker. Times - Colonist.

[a20-4] 4.0 ^4.1 "Double Decker 20th Anniversary – FAQ." BC Transit.

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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>
-Starting in 2021, 9001-9010 will be retired and replaced with new [[Alexander Dennis Enviro500]] double decker buses. One bus, 9001, is being transferred back to Alexander Dennis and will eventually end up in a transit museum in the United States.<ref name=a20/>
+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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BC Transit 9001-9010: Difference between revisions

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