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Probe into bus-firms merger threatens routes

PASSENGERS across the west of Scotland could be left without bus services if an investigation into the take-over of one bus firm by another is not concluded within weeks.

The managing director of McGill's Buses, Ralph Roberts, issued the warning as his firm waits to hear if it will be allowed to take over around a dozen routes currently operated by Arriva Scotland West in a £10 million deal.