Abstract
This paper provides a comparison of bus transport provision in two cities, Odense (Denmark) and Oxford (UK), in terms of regulatory frameworks used. A comparison of these cities is interesting because public transport is organised in significantly different ways in Oxford bus services are largely based on an open entry model, whereas bus services in Odense are provided by a public entity. In contrast to the rest of Great Britain usage of buses in Oxford has increased significantly since bus deregulation was implemented through the Transport Act 1985.