Sale of Local Authority bus companies

[robertclark125]

RE: Sale of Local Authority bus companies
The MMC was replaced by the competition commission, but they now have been replaced by the Competition and Markets Authority, and recently, they've dealt with Stagecoach's acquisition of First's Plymouth operations, an area where Plymouth Citybus compete. But, the deal was cleared, despite it reducing the number of operators from three to two. There is also the failing company criteria test, and, consider something else; Network Warrington does have competition, albeit limited, but with the potential to expand. So, if NW were to be sold, don't rule out Arriva.

The most important thing is, no local authority bus company is up for sale, certainly not right now.