Stagecoach and First have condemned Labour's quality contract plans, arguing that London's circumstances are unique and that taxes and fares would rise. Stagecoach chief executive Martin Griffiths says: 'This uncosted and unnecessary plan would land people in England's biggest city regions overnight with a tax bill running to hundreds of millions of pounds, as well as leading to higher bus fares. 'Britain's bus operators provide extensive, integrated and high quality networks which are cental to regional economies and local communities in England's biggest city regions. 'It is time politicians stopped peddling the myth that London is best and has a monopoly on good bus services. The truth is that England's city regions have significantly lower feres and higher customer satisfaction than London, as well as having access to frequent, integrated bus services and smart ticketing.
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