24 September 2015

Stagecoach Takeover Cleared

As expected really:

21 September 2015: The CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition of the Plymouth depot business and certain associated assets of First Devon & Cornwall Limited by Stagecoach Devon Limited. The full text of the decision will be available shortly.

Stagecoach 17005 S805BWC

Stagecoach 21099 YG02DLJ

Stagecoach 17011 S811BWC

Stagecoach 15931 YN63BWZ

7 comments:

  1. That seemed quicker than usual. Perhaps the 'powers that be' are softening on Stagecoach? Obviously the right, sensible, decision.

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  2. What a waste of time and public money.

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    1. In accordance with the Enterprise Act 2002, the CMA is legally bound to investigate all takeovers/mergers, so the fact it is a waste of time and public money is irrelevant insofar as the law stands.

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    2. Not according to its website, it's not. Having the power to investigate is not the same as being bound to investigate.

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  3. Trouble is the CMA would have also been criticised if they hadn't reviewed the takeover - hopefully this decision shows they may take a more pragmatic view in future

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  4. Graham

    Fleetlist updates
    503 - Is in Red Flash, not plain red as shown on your fleetlist
    484 - Is in Swoops, not in plain red as shown on your fleet list
    104 - Is in Blue Flash and in service
    106 - Is in Blue Flash and in service

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    1. Thanks!
      The fleet list is being updated today.

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