In 1986 bus deregulation introduced on-road competition local bus service operation.

The simple conclusion is that that is because of bus deregulation.

Following bus deregulation in 1986 several companies have competed on sections of this route.

With the introduction of bus deregulation in 1986, the company started to tender for local bus services.

This arrangement continues today, with free pass wording changed to account for bus deregulation.

Why does not the hon. Gentleman admit that bus deregulation has been a disaster?

After bus deregulation in 1986 a range of operators took over services.

The later Transport Act 1985 imposed bus deregulation of local buses.

The company expanded its operations in Glasgow prior to bus deregulation in 1986.

In 1986, following bus deregulation, Tayside Buses was formed as a separate company.