BC Transit 9001-9010
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 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.[4]
| Engine | Transmission | Seating | Destination Sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9001 | 
|
2000 | SFD123BL0XGT70943 | DB 9827 (prev. 9510 JA) |
|
Victoria |
|
| 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) |
|
Retired May 2020 |
|
| 9008 | 
|
2000 | SFD123BL1XGT70952 | DY 2183 (prev. 9515 JA) |
|
Victoria | |
| 9009 | 
|
2000 | SFD123BL9XGT70942 | DV 0232 (prev. 9474 JA) |
|
Retired January 2021 |
|
| 9010 | 2000 | SFD123BL0XGT70945 | 9475 JA |
|
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.
