(13 Aug 2023, 6:47 am)DeltaMan wrote That is part of the 'problem', although it should be pretty clear where the direction of travel in terms of regulation is heading.

I very much doubt, like the botched QCS, ARRIVA would keep control of their lucrative express services into Tyne and Wear, at least commercially

So, I see them hanging on until whatever new possible framework exists and then bailing.