Arriva and DB for Sale

[iMarkeh]

RE: Arriva and DB for Sale
There is nothing wrong with overlapping ops. It's just a case of having competition in the areas. Stagecoach would have to sell parts off.

London would probably be a case of hand back all the contracts and everyone re-bids for them so then Stagecoach won't have the market share, the routes can be given to other operators.
Manchester I can't see being as much of an issue with Wythenshawe not being huge, there isn't many routes. Diamond, MCT, GoGoodwins & D&G run in the area (with First and GoAhead (soon) operating at the Trafford Centre), there is a lot of competition. Bolton has Vision, Tyrers, Diamond and First in the area so again, a lot of competition so it might go through a bit easier.
Chorley area would be fine as Transdev run the 24 and Preston Bus in the area.

I can't comment on the other areas but the main thing with the CMA is companies having a too much of a stronghold on areas. If a few other (reasonably sized) operators do run services, it won't be as big of an issue as Stagecoach won't be the only operator.