This acquisition saw rivalry develop between Blue Bus and FirstBus, with Blue Bus moving onto the 400 TransLancs Express service and introducing an X9 express service into Manchester. Both companies eventually withdrew and the services were withdrawn.
The acquisition sparked a heated rivalry between Blue Bus and FirstBus, resulting in Blue Bus gaining control of the 400 TransLancs Express route and launching an X9 express service in Manchester. Eventually, both firms dropped their involvement, leading to the cessation of the services.