BCI CitiRider


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.

Design

The BCI CitiRider single-decker version has a low-entry configuration for its interior whereas the double-decker version has a full low-floor configuration for its interior.
The Enterprise was launched in the United Kingdom by Ensignbus in July 2016. In the standard, 98-seat specification as ordered by Ensignbus, the Enterprise is fully PSVAR compliant, and as such can be used on public bus services as well as private hires.

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. Ensignbus have confirmed it will be taking delivery of twelve twin-axle Enterprises from December 2016 onwards.
A Hybrid version, with a Vantage Power hybrid system is being trialed at Go-Ahead London, operating route 12.
In New Zealand, Ritchies Transport operates 18 single deckers and 26 double deckers, and Tranurban operates 27 double deckers.