OFT decides not to refer Arriva/Go-Ahead North East Transactions to Competition Commission

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Department: Office of Fair Trading

Published: 2010-02-12 15:35:03

The OFT has exercised its discretion not to refer to the Competition Commission two acquisitions by bus companies Go-Ahead and Arriva in the North East of England.

This government news item was published on the Office of Fair Trading website on the 12 February 2010.

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