Bus company Arriva says it is taking legal action over its Green Line 757 service being “excluded” from serving Luton Airport.
Last month we revealed the company had lost the contract for the route between the airport and central London.
National Express would instead provide the service from May 1, Luton Airport Operations Limited (LLAOL) said.
But Arriva says it has learned a second bus company will also be running between the airport and the capital.
Heath Williams, regional managing director, said: “Competition in the bus market is important both for passengers and the industry. “The decision to prevent Arriva – but potentially allow other operators to serve the airport – is confusing for both operators and customers. It prevents a level playing field for bus operators, something which we are challenging strongly through legal proceedings against LLAOL, and is not in the best long-term interest of passengers.”
Fares had been reduced and the 757 would now call at Airport Carparkz in Eaton Green Road, he added.
A spokesman for LLAOL said: “Following an open and competitive tender process we aim to further strengthen this vital transport link in partnership with National Express who will operate the route from May 1, and deliver improved services for airport passengers.”