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Why are companies selling bus routes?
Mobico is selling its West Midlands bus operations as part of a strategy to become 'simpler and stronger,' focusing on its core National Express coach business. Running local bus services can be complex and less profitable than intercity coaches, especially with increasing competition and changing passenger habits.
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