Stagecoach Manchester

[Nicholas]

RE: Stagecoach Manchester and Wigan
I have heard rumours relating to Wigan before, but I reckon it is all pie in the sky.

The CMA would get involved in any acquisition, as Stagecoach refer all purchases as a matter of course. Warrington or Halton wouldn't be a problem, as there is no significant reduction in competition.

However, the one I have heard is selling Wigan to buy First Bolton.... it ties in with the RATP rumour that has been doing the rounds, but again, the overlap isn't much of an issue as it is minimal where it does exist. However, again I don't think there is much merit to the rumour.

At the end of the day, this is an industry that is full of rumours, most of which just evolves from idle gossip.