Double Decker

Double Decker buses have come to Ottawa!
The buses were initially tested as part of a pilot project back in 2006 and 2007. The pilot project was predominantly for operational and performance testing as was apparently deemed successful by the City. They purchased three double decker E500 buses from manufacturer Alexander Dennis Ltd. Standing 14 feet high and 40 feet long, the double decker bus carries more passengers than an articulated bus. They will mainly be used on Transitway and express routes to take advantage of the increased capacity. The new buses can carry 96 passengers (82 seated and 14 standing), compared to an average of 70 passengers on articulated buses. The bus is obviously accessible and can accommodate two electric wheelchairs. Other features include quiet noise levels (inside and out), improved ride quality and large windows for better views of the city.
Today on the way back from a site visit I saw one running the 112 route near my work and was pretty excited. I tried to limit my excitement level as the new employee was in the car with me and I didn't really want to seem that odd. Since it is the bus that a few coworkers take to get to work I want to see if any of them have ridden the new buses and what they are like.