National Express Offers Free Bus Travel to Military Personnel in Coventry

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Military personnel, veterans, and cadets can take advantage of free bus travel across Coventry, Birmingham, and the West Midlands on National Express buses tomorrow, June 28, as part of the Armed Forces Day offer. National Express has been a proud supporter of the Armed Forces community in Coventry since 2012, when it became the first public transport operator in the UK to sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant.

The offer includes services such as the 20 Coventry to Bedworth and the 3 Arena Shopping Park to Warwickshire Shopping Park, and passengers are required to wear their uniform and present their ID to the bus driver when boarding. National Express is committed to supporting the Armed Forces community, employing many veterans and current reservists across the business.

Key Takeaways:

  • National Express is offering free bus travel to military personnel, veterans, and cadets on Armed Forces Day across Coventry, Birmingham, and the West Midlands.
  • The offer includes services such as the 20 Coventry to Bedworth and the 3 Arena Shopping Park to Warwickshire Shopping Park.
  • Passengers must wear their uniform and present their ID to the bus driver when boarding.
  • National Express has been a proud supporter of the Armed Forces community in Coventry since 2012, signing up to the Armed Forces Covenant.
  • The company also offers travel discounts for serving personnel, veterans, and their families across its bus and coach network through the Defence Discount Service.
  • Antony Goozee, Managing Director of National Express West Midlands, recognizes the significant contribution made by veterans and current reservists to the company and its communities.
  • National Express aims to recognize and support the Armed Forces community throughout the year, not just on Armed Forces Day.

Statistics:

  • 2 services are included in the offer: the 20 Coventry to Bedworth and the 3 Arena Shopping Park to Warwickshire Shopping Park.
  • National Express employed many veterans and current reservists across the business, contributing to the company and its communities.
  • 2012 was the year National Express became the first public transport operator in the UK to sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant.

Sources:

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