The Passport pre-qualification system was put into place in 2015 \u2013 all Passports awarded under this system, including the Stagecoach Passport last for a four year period and are kept under review. In line with this published process, Stagecoach\u2019s eligibility to bid for current and future franchise competitions remains under review.<\/p>
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