BC Transit 9001-9010
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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.
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 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]
Engine | Transmission | Seating | Destination Sign |
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Cummins ISM 330 hp | Voith D864.3E 4 speed | 84 | Luminator Horizon |
Details
Fleet number | Thumbnail | Date | VIN | License plate | Paint | System | Notes |
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9001 | 2000 | SFD123BL0XGT70943 | DB 9827 (prev. 9510 JA) |
Victoria | Named "Pride of BC Transit" | ||
9002 | 2000 | SFD123BL2XGT70944 | DV 0242 (prev. 9511 JA) |
Victoria | |||
9003 | 2000 | SFD123BLXXGT70948 | DV 0231 (prev. 9512 JA) |
Victoria | |||
9004 | 2000 | SFD123BL1XGT70949 | DY 2182 (prev. 1421 EK) |
Victoria | |||
9005 | 2000 | SFD123BL6XGT70946 | CT 7899 (prev. 9513 JA) |
Victoria | |||
9006 | 2000 | SFD123BL8XGT70947 | 1423 EK | Victoria | |||
9007 | 2000 | SFD123BLXXGT70951 | DW 8097 (prev. 9514 JA) |
Victoria | |||
9008 | 2000 | SFD123BL1XGT70952 | DY 2183 (prev. 9515 JA) |
Victoria | |||
9009 | 2000 | SFD123BL9XGT70942 | DV 0232 (prev. 9474 JA) |
Victoria | |||
9010 | 2000 | SFD123BL0XGT70945 | 9475 JA | Victoria |