Stagecoach MCSL - Chester & Wirral Depots

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RE: Stagecoach Chester & Wirral
Reality is that there can be no sustained competition or benefit to the passenger. Perhaps Stagecoach could pick a fight on a major corridor with Arriva. Inevitably in the long term that will result in a QBP with reduced overall service and no real choice for the passenger. Or they can take on independents on routes like the 22. But the passenger still has to decide to buy an Avon or a Stagecoach ticket and then you still only have the choice of one bus an hour. And then after a year maybe one withdraws and your back to square one. Remember it's only a couple of years since Helms tried the 23 Heswall Chester service.