** UK bus cos notch strong gains on relief that theConservative Party surprise outright election win dents prospectof more regulation
** Labour had wanted a regulated bus service, with localgovt to have been allowed to set fares & routes; this may havehurt bus operators
** Stagecoach up c.6 pct at highest level since Dec& on course for biggest one-day rise since Nov, Go-Ahead 5.2 pct higher, with National Express, & FirstGroup up >3 pct (RM: tricia.wright1.thomsonreuters.com@reuters.net)