Stagecoach

British transport company founded in 1980 by Ann Gloag and Brian Souter — which became one of the largest bus and rail operators in the UK through the deregulation of the British bus industry.

Exemplifies the entrepreneurial opportunity created by government industry deregulation — Stagecoach built its empire by being the most aggressive acquirer and operator when UK bus deregulation in 1986 opened the market to private competition.