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London makes its Wright choice

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The Competition Commission says it is considering its options after deciding that Stagecoach’s successive purchases of Eastbourne Buses and Cavendish Motor Services has reduced competition in the Eastbourne area.
Ipswich Borough Council is considering selling up to 49% of its shareholding in Ipswich Buses to Go-Ahead Group.
The shape of the UK bus and train industry looks set to change, with First going public with an offer to buy the troubled National Express Group. NatEx has rejected First’s approach, but City analysts believe this may only be the first move towards an inevitable sale ...
Go-Ahead and Arriva are seeking Office of Fair Trading clearance for a deal that would exchange two equal-sized bus operations in north-east England. Arriva would acquire the routes at Go North East’s Ashington depot, while Go North East would take over Arriva’s at Hexham.
This is your last chance to send us information for the 2010 Buses Rally Calendar & Museum Guide, published with our April issue. This 48-page pocket-sized illustrated guide will provide comprehensive unmissable information on where and when rallies, running days, open days, swapmeets, enthusiast fairs and model bus shows are being ...
Stagecoach has confirmed its interest in buying parts of National Express Group — probably its UK buses and North American yellow schoolbuses — and has been given until 11 September to make a firm offer.
National Express Group hopes to survive as an independent business by raising £360million from City investors. It has rejected a merger proposal from Stagecoach.
Metro, the West Yorkshire PTE, and Leeds City Council have submitted their bid to the Department for Transport to build a three-line modern trolleybus system.

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