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Rigas Satiksme (Buses in Riga)
21st March 2005 to 25th June 2008

Rigas Satiksme run the local and regional bus services in Riga Latvia. All the fleet has been delivered in the last 10 years, conisting of Mercedes O345 and Citaro, Solaris Urbino and Ikarus E91 midis. Operation of Ikarus 280 on city routes ceased at the end of February 2005, and Ikarus 260 on country routes in May 2006.
Prior to March 2003 the fleet was comprised of 2 separate companies Imanta and Talava, and this can still be traced in the fleetnumbers 1xxxx (ex Imanta) and 3xxxx (ex Talava). Most of these photos have been taken since that date.
More recently Rigas Satiksme have taken over the Tram and Trolleybus operations in Riga, but these are shown in separate Galleries.

Fleet descriptions
10xxx / 30xxx - Ikarus E91 later model (2004-7)
11xxx / 31xxx - Ikarus E91 earlier model (2001/2)
12xxx / 32xxx - Mercedes Citaro
13xxx / 33xxx - Mercedes Citaro L (15m 3-axle)
14xxx / 34xxx - Solaris Urbino 12
15xxx / 35xxx - Solaris Urbino 15 (3-axle)
16xxx / 36xxx - Mercedes Citaro G (atric)
17xxx / 37xxx - Mercedes O345
18xxx / 38xxx - Mercedes O345G (artic)
19xxx / 39xxx - Solaris Urbino 18 (artic)

Many vehicles were renumbered in 2004 to produce these number series


A summary flweetlist is available at http://riga.mashke.org though the descriptions are only in German at the moment.
Please e-mail me for a detailed fleetlist

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a pair of Iakrus E91s parked at the airport in June 2008.  It's not known why they were there, as these vehicles do not normally run to the airport
a pair of Iakrus E91s parked at the airport in June 2008. It's not known why they were there, as these vehicles do not normally run to the airport
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Solaris Urbino 12 no 14058 arriving at the Abrenes Iela city terminus in 2002
Solaris Urbino 12 no 14058 arriving at the Abrenes Iela city terminus in 2002
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3 Ikarus E91 midibuses at Imanta bus station in September 2003
3 Ikarus E91 midibuses at Imanta bus station in September 2003
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this Ikarus 260 remains in use as a tow truck.  Seen by the freedom monument in July 2005
this Ikarus 260 remains in use as a tow truck. Seen by the freedom monument in July 2005
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a pair of Ikarus 280s at the Abrenes Iela parking area in August 2004
a pair of Ikarus 280s at the Abrenes Iela parking area in August 2004
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one of the few Ikarus 280s to receive the blue / white livery was 10543, seen here in Imanta in May 2004
one of the few Ikarus 280s to receive the blue / white livery was 10543, seen here in Imanta in May 2004
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Mercedes Citaro 12382 at Agenskalns Tirgus in October 2004
Mercedes Citaro 12382 at Agenskalns Tirgus in October 2004
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one of the last Ikarus 280s in service was 12561 seen at JUgla-3 terminus in August 2004
one of the last Ikarus 280s in service was 12561 seen at JUgla-3 terminus in August 2004
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Mercedes Citaro L no 13097 at Imanta bus station in May 2004
Mercedes Citaro L no 13097 at Imanta bus station in May 2004
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Citaro L 13102 on Kr Valdemara Iela, having crossed Vansu Tilts on it's way into the city.  June 2008
Citaro L 13102 on Kr Valdemara Iela, having crossed Vansu Tilts on it's way into the city. June 2008
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the first Solaris in the fleet 14013 still carries lettering proclaiming it to be the first of 143 vehicles ordered by Riga from Neoplan Polska !  Seen on Kristian Valdemara Iela in August 2004.
the first Solaris in the fleet 14013 still carries lettering proclaiming it to be the first of 143 vehicles ordered by Riga from Neoplan Polska ! Seen on Kristian Valdemara Iela in August 2004.
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Solaris Urbino 12 no 14044 parked up at Imanta bus station in May 2004
Solaris Urbino 12 no 14044 parked up at Imanta bus station in May 2004
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Solaris Urbino 12 14303 on Kr Valdemara Iela, having crossed Vansu Tilts on it's way into the city.  Route 22A is the Airport - City centre express.  June 2008
Solaris Urbino 12 14303 on Kr Valdemara Iela, having crossed Vansu Tilts on it's way into the city. Route 22A is the Airport - City centre express. June 2008
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although it is disguised by the crowds boarding, 15246 is a 3 axle Solaris Urbino 15.  Seen at Riga airport in May 2007
although it is disguised by the crowds boarding, 15246 is a 3 axle Solaris Urbino 15. Seen at Riga airport in May 2007
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Mercedes O345 17622 (about the only vehicle in the fleet with a matching registration number !) on Merkela Iela around 9pm in the evening.  Probably heading for the garage as route 25 does not normally pass this way.  June 2008
Mercedes O345 17622 (about the only vehicle in the fleet with a matching registration number !) on Merkela Iela around 9pm in the evening. Probably heading for the garage as route 25 does not normally pass this way. June 2008
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Mercedes O345G 18516 heading east along Brivibas iela, past the orthodox cathedral in March 2007
Mercedes O345G 18516 heading east along Brivibas iela, past the orthodox cathedral in March 2007
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Solaris Urbino 18 19055 is seen heading into the city in Vainodes Iela in May 2007.
Solaris Urbino 18 19055 is seen heading into the city in Vainodes Iela in May 2007.
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latest arrivals are yet more Ikarus E91 midibuses, like 30646 seen at the Central Market / Station stop in March 2007
latest arrivals are yet more Ikarus E91 midibuses, like 30646 seen at the Central Market / Station stop in March 2007
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a recently introduced route is the 6 to Dreilini which unusally terminates at the Inzenieru Iela terminus of trolleybus route 15.  Irakus E91 30694 is seen there in March 2007
a recently introduced route is the 6 to Dreilini which unusally terminates at the Inzenieru Iela terminus of trolleybus route 15. Irakus E91 30694 is seen there in March 2007
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also in the lfeet are a number of 15m 3-axle Mercedes Citaros, including 33575 seen leaving the Abrenes iela city terminus in March 2007.
also in the lfeet are a number of 15m 3-axle Mercedes Citaros, including 33575 seen leaving the Abrenes iela city terminus in March 2007.
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Solaris Urbino 12 34777 in Rainis Bulvaris crossing Kr Barona Iela, heading for the main bus park on a reginal route.  June 2008
Solaris Urbino 12 34777 in Rainis Bulvaris crossing Kr Barona Iela, heading for the main bus park on a reginal route. June 2008
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the only Mercedes Conecto in the fleet at Abrenes Iela parking area in August 2004
the only Mercedes Conecto in the fleet at Abrenes Iela parking area in August 2004
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36720 is one of the latest deliveries of Mercedes Citaro artics.  Seen in Sarkangaugava in May 2007.
36720 is one of the latest deliveries of Mercedes Citaro artics. Seen in Sarkangaugava in May 2007.
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a large batch of Mercedes Citaro artics arrived in the autumn of 2006, including 36801 seen in Turgeneva Iela on the way to the city terminus in March 2007
a large batch of Mercedes Citaro artics arrived in the autumn of 2006, including 36801 seen in Turgeneva Iela on the way to the city terminus in March 2007
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Solaris Urbino 12 37059 at Akenskalns Tirgus (market)
Solaris Urbino 12 37059 at Akenskalns Tirgus (market)
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Mercedes O345G 38301 crossing Kr Barona Iela on a JUgla - Imanta cross city service.  June 2008
Mercedes O345G 38301 crossing Kr Barona Iela on a JUgla - Imanta cross city service. June 2008
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39709 is a Solaris Urbino 18, seen heading north past the Petersalas Iela trolleybus terminus on a quiet Sunday morning in May 2007.
39709 is a Solaris Urbino 18, seen heading north past the Petersalas Iela trolleybus terminus on a quiet Sunday morning in May 2007.
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the Ikarus 260s in the regional fleet (4 prefix) included 47297 which was in a green livery - and was probably a second-hand acquisition from somewhere
the Ikarus 260s in the regional fleet (4 prefix) included 47297 which was in a green livery - and was probably a second-hand acquisition from somewhere
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a line-up of 5 Ikarus E91 midibuses at Abrenes Iela parking area in August 2004 - note detail differences between the two batches
a line-up of 5 Ikarus E91 midibuses at Abrenes Iela parking area in August 2004 - note detail differences between the two batches
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BZ4223 is a cut down Ikarus 280, used as an
BZ4223 is a cut down Ikarus 280, used as an "accident service". Seen at the airport in June 2008
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