(20 Apr 2022, 10:24 am)L469 YVK wrote Given that Stagecoach have started to dip their toe in North Tyneside, could there be scope for them to move into other areas?

I was wondering this myself specifically to North Tyneside expansion.

Whether it's the 22 extension, the stuff from South of the river or the 317 - it looks like they're exploiting gaps across North Tyneside.
It will be interesting to see how it progresses.

At the moment, I can't see them expanding in to other areas.
The scholars/workers stuff they're picking up seems to be organised well with minimal dead mileage.
I'd argue outlying areas such as Durham, Washington and Gateshead (the areas they've expanded in to with the contracted work) are more than adequately covered commercially.
Unless they're thinking outside the box and come up with something unique or different, I can't see anything new happening.