First Bus offers free travel for Remembrance Day to veterans and military personnel across entire UK network
- First Bus is offering free travel for all veterans and UK Armed Forces personnel travelling to Remembrance Day activities on Sunday 10th November and Monday 11th November
- Veterans and military personnel will get a free return journey by wearing their military uniform or showing the driver their Service ID card
- First Bus has a strong affiliation with the Armed Forces, with many veterans working for the business
Bus operator First Bus is offering free travel for all veterans and UK Armed Forces personnel travelling to Remembrance Day activities on Remembrance Sunday (Sunday 10th November) and Armistice Day (Monday 11th November).
To be eligible for a free return journey, veterans and military personnel can either wear their military uniform or show the bus driver their Service ID card.
First Bus has a strong link with the Armed Forces community, with large numbers of veterans now working for the business. This gesture is First Bus’ way of showing gratitude to those who serve or have served our country.
During the First World War, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918, the guns of the Western Front fell silent after more than four years of continuous warfare. Every year, this historic moment is commemorated with a two-minute silence on what is now known as Armistice Day.
Simon Pearson, Chief Commercial Officer at First Bus, said: “Remembrance Sunday is an important and solemn reminder of the sacrifices made by so many in our Armed Forces. We have a number of veterans working for First Bus and we’re very proud of their efforts and sacrifice.
"This is our way of saying thank you to them, as well as honouring all men and women who choose to serve and protect the freedoms our country now takes for granted. We look forward to welcoming veterans and serving service men and women on board on these important dates.”
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