BCI CitiRider

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BCI CitiRider
BCI Enterprise.jpg
Aintree Coach Lines BCI Enterprise
in September 2016
Overview
Manufacturer BCI Bus
Production2015–present
Assembly Xiamen, Fujian Province, China
Body and chassis
Class Complete bus
Body style Twin-axle single-decker bus
Twin-axle double-decker bus
Tri-axle double-decker bus
Doors1-3
Floor type Low floor (double-decker)
Low entry (single-decker)
ChassisIntegral
Powertrain
Engine Cummins ISB (2-axle double deck)
Cummins ISL (3-axle double deck)
Weichai
Capacity26 to 99 seated
Transmission Allison
Voith DIWA
ZF EcoLife
Vantage Power (hybrid)
Dimensions
Length8 m to 12 m
Width2.5 m
Height3 m or 4.4 m

The BCI CitiRider is an integrally-constructed high capacity low-floor and low-entry single-deck and double-decker bus produced by BCI Bus since 2015. It is produced at BCI Bus' manufacturing facility in Xiamen, China. The double-decker bus is marketed as both the BCI Excellence and BCI Enterprise in the United Kingdom.

Contents

Design

The BCI CitiRider single-decker version has a low-entry configuration for its interior whereas the double-decker (twin-axle or tri-axle) version has a full low-floor configuration for its interior.

The Enterprise was launched in the United Kingdom by Ensignbus in July 2016. [1] In the standard, 98-seat specification as ordered by Ensignbus, the Enterprise is fully PSVAR (Public Service Vehicle Accessibility Regulations 2000) compliant, and as such can be used on public bus services as well as private hires. [2] [3] [4]

Operators

Ensignbus, who are also the dealer for the Excellence and Enterprise in the United Kingdom, became the first operator of the type, taking delivery of four examples in August 2016. Aintree Coach Lines took delivery of a single example in August 2016 too. Ensignbus had confirmed it would be taking delivery of twelve twin-axle Enterprises from December 2016 onwards. [2]

A Hybrid version, with a Vantage Power hybrid system first came to Camberwell Bus Garage and is being trialed at Go-Ahead London, operating as a spare for River Road Garage in East London. [5] [6]

In New Zealand, Ritchies Transport operates 18 single deckers and 26 double deckers, [7] and Tranurban (Tranzit Group) operates 27 double deckers. [8] In 2021, Tranzurban converted a BCI double decker from diesel to electric power.

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References

  1. Ensignbus launch high capacity BCI Bus & Coach Buyer 26 July 2016
  2. 1 2 Ensign's new Enterprise challenges the Market Route One 27 July 2016
  3. "The Bus the Brits Wouldn't Build" Buses Magazine issue 737 August 2016 pages 31-24
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  7. Ritchies Transport Holdings Australian Bus Fleet Lists
  8. Australian Bus Fleet Lists