Free Bus Travel for Military Personnel on Armed Forces Day

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Free bus travel will be offered to serving military personnel, veterans, and cadets on Armed Forces Day, June 28, by National Express West Midlands. To be eligible, individuals must wear their uniform and present their military ID, veteran's ID, or military medal when boarding. This offer is part of the company's ongoing commitment to the Armed Forces community and its employees who are veterans or current reservists. National Express West Midlands is proud to support the Armed Forces and recognizes the important role they play in protecting the country.

Key Takeaways:

  • Free bus travel will be available to serving military personnel, veterans, and cadets on Armed Forces Day (June 28) across the West Midlands and Coventry.
  • To benefit, individuals must wear their uniform and present their military ID, veteran's ID, or military medal when boarding.
  • National Express West Midlands employs many veterans and current reservists, showing its commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community.
  • The company signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant in 2012, becoming the first public transport operator in the UK to do so.
  • National Express West Midlands provides travel discounts for serving personnel, veterans, and their families through the Defence Discount Service.
  • Antony Goozee, managing director of National Express West Midlands, recognizes the significant contribution veterans and current reservists make to the company and communities.

Statistics:

  • 2012: The year National Express West Midlands signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant, becoming the first public transport operator in the UK to do so.
  • Unknown: The number of employees at National Express West Midlands who are veterans or current reservists.
  • Unknown: The number of military personnel, veterans, and cadets expected to benefit from the free bus travel offer on Armed Forces Day.

Sources:

  • "Free travel for military on Armed Forces Day in Coventry and across West Birmingham" (BirminghamLive, n.d.)
  • "National Express Wes Midlands offers free travel to armed forces on Armed Forces Day" (The Times, n.d.)