Monopolies blast for 'predatory' bus groups 1 Define the following terms: a) deregulation. b) privatisation. 2 What are the potential benefits of deregulation for customers? 3 a) Try to find out how your local bus or coach company has been affected by the deregulation process. b) Produce a SWOT analysis to examine the impact of deregulation on a bus company in your area. c) Prepare an outline plan for the company to show how they might exploit the opportunities created by deregulation, and how they might counter the threats.