BCI Citirider
| BCI CitiRider | |
|---|---|
 A BCI Enterprise of Aintree Coach Lines at Showbus 2016 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BCI Bus |
| Production | 2015–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Complete bus |
| Body style | Twin-axle single-decker bus Tri-axle double-decker bus Tri-axle double-decker bus |
| Doors | 1, 2 or 3 doors |
| Floor type | Low floor (double-decker) Low entry (single-decker) |
| Chassis | integral |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Cummins ISL |
| Capacity | 26 to 99 seated |
| Transmission | Allison Voith DIWA ZF EcoLife |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 8000mm to 12000mm |
| Width | 2500mm |
| Height | 3000mm or 4400mm |
The BCI CitiRider is a high capacity low-floor and low-entry single-decker bus and double-decker bus produced by BCI Bus of Australia since 2015. It is produced at the BCI Bus manufacturing facility in Xiamen, China. The double-decker bus is marketed as the Ensignbus Enterprise in the UK.
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 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 also market the 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.[2]
Ensignbus have confirmed that they will be taking delivery of twelve twin-axle Enterprises from December 2016 onwards.[2]
References
- ^ Ensignbus launch high capacity BCI Bus & Coach Buyer 26 July 2016
- ^ a b c Ensign's new Enterprise challenges the Market Route One 27 July 2016
- ^ "The Bus the Brits Wouldn't Build" Buses Magazine issue 737 August 2016 pages 31-24
- ^ New Chinese-built Ensign Enterprise Bus & Coach Professional 12 August 2016