Why your depot is worth more than a tech startup’s app.
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The story of the modern bus tycoon is one of aggressive expansion and strategic competition. Prior to 1986, most bus services in the UK were state-owned. Deregulation changed everything, allowing private individuals to compete on the same routes. Why your depot is worth more than a tech startup’s app
In Scandinavia, the game is played through massive holding companies. , owned by shipping magnate Tor Olav Trøim, became the majority shareholder in Nobina , the largest bus operator in the Nordics. This represents the new breed of "Bus Tycoon"—the corporate raider. Trøim didn't start a bus company; he bought one, optimized it, and dominated the market across Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark. Prior to 1986, most bus services in the UK were state-owned