First Bus Offers Free Travel to Armed Forces Community

Strategic Insights -

First Bus is providing free bus travel to commemorating Armed Forces Day on Saturday, June 28. The offer is available to anyone wearing uniforms of the Royal Navy, Army, Royal Marines, Royal Air Force, and associated cadet forces on all First Bus UK networks. Additionally, individuals with a current Ministry of Defence-issued card with their branch of military service stated are also eligible for free travel. First Bus employees who are veterans are being encouraged to wear military attire while driving.

Key Takeaways:

  • First Bus is offering free bus travel to anyone wearing uniforms of the Royal Navy, Army, Royal Marines, Royal Air Force, and associated cadet forces on all First Bus UK networks.
  • Free travel is also available to individuals with a current Ministry of Defence-issued card with their branch of military service stated.
  • First Bus employees who are veterans are being encouraged to wear military attire while driving.
  • The initiative is part of Armed Forces Day celebrations, which aim to show support for the Armed Forces community.
  • Various events are taking place across the region to commemorate the occasion.
  • First Bus Director of Revenue and Customer Proposition, Martin Hirst, has praised the efforts and sacrifice of veterans working for the company.

Statistics:

  • The free bus travel offer is available on Saturday, June 28.
  • The initiative covers all First Bus UK networks.
  • The free travel offer is available to individuals wearing military uniforms, as well as those with Ministry of Defence-issued cards.

Sources:

  • First Bus press release
  • BBC News article on Armed Forces Day (no specific date mentioned)