Stagecoach MCSL - Chester & Wirral Depots

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RE: Stagecoach Chester & Wirral
Likewise, as I read merely a page back, that Stagecoach are rumoured to be refusing Arriva tickets in the future. Does this mean that Stagecoach are 'ruling the roost' all of a sudden?

Stagecoach slashed prices upon Arrival in Liverpool in 2005 with the purchase of GTL. That sparked intense competition on core routes, eventually simmering down before ultimately ending through the creation of QBP's. In that period, we saw huge investment from both companies to upgrade fleets as a way and a means to draw passengers from the respective companies.

As we know, the Wirral QBP's were established between First and Arriva. Should one of the concerned parties decide this is no longer benefiting them for whatever reason, the agreement can surely be mutually terminated. And, gathering what rumours are transpiring here (emphasis on the term rumour) this could very well be the case. However, that is yet to be seen and could all very well be 'hot air'.