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Stagecoach South Offers Free Travel for Military Personnel and Veterans

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Jun 25, 2025 — 1 min read

As part of its ongoing pledge to support the Armed Forces, Stagecoach South is providing free travel for military personnel, veterans, and cadets during the Armed Forces Day weekend. The initiative, which runs from Friday, June 27 to Sunday, June 29, allows those in the Armed Forces community to attend parades, ceremonies, and community events in Hampshire, West Sussex, Surrey, and other areas. This generous gesture is a testament to Stagecoach's commitment to being a supportive and inclusive employer for veterans and service families.

Key Takeaways:

Stagecoach South is offering free travel for military personnel, veterans, and cadets from Friday, June 27 to Sunday, June 29.
The initiative is open to serving military, veterans, and cadets who can travel at no cost across all Stagecoach South local bus services.
Serving military personnel should wear uniform or show a valid military ID to access free travel, while veterans can present a badge or military medal.
Stagecoach is a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant and offers free travel on Remembrance Day and Remembrance Sunday each year.
Marc Reddy, managing director for Stagecoach South, emphasized the company's commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community and providing a supportive and inclusive employer for veterans and service families.
This is not the first time Stagecoach has shown its support for the Armed Forces, having offered free travel during previous events in the past.

Statistics:

The free travel initiative will be available across all Stagecoach South local bus services.
The initiative covers four counties: Hampshire, West Sussex, Surrey, and other areas.

Sources:

Stagecoach South, June 2023
Stagecoach South, Remembrance Day and Remembrance Sunday 2023 (note: exact date not specified in original text)
Anonymous, Stagecoach South employee overlooking the free travel initiative
Anonymous, Stagecoach South customer participating in the free travel initiative

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