(26 Oct 2019, 5:09 pm)RobinHood wrote </p><p>
</p><p><br></p><p>And also, for the last time, the likes of GNE wouldnt be able to aquire Arriva within Tyne & Wear or County Durham without needing to convince the CMA that there wouldn't be a loss of competition - which they would struggle to do.</p><p>
</p><p><br></p><p>Loss of competition? Newcastle is predominantly served by Stagecoach so that would be fine with the CMA. The only depots that could pose an issue would be Blyth & Ashington. However, with the following the CMA could just about be convinced...........</p><p><br></p><p>- If Stagecoach get Blyth:</p><p>* GNE would run competing 309 service against 308.</p><p>* GNE (if got Jesmond) would compete to some extent with the 43 between Cramlington & Newcastle.</p><p><br></p><p>- If GNE get Ashington:</p><p>* Stagecoach (if they got Blyth) would run 1 & 2 to Widdrington, Ashington, Bedlington and Morpeth competing with GNE locally around Blyth Valley, Wansbeck and Morpeth.</p>