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North Wales Chronicle
15 hours ago
- North Wales Chronicle
First Bus gives Armed Forces members free trips this weekend
Any eligible person travelling to an organised event wearing uniforms of the Royal Navy, Army, Royal Marines, Royal Air Force and any associated cadet force this Saturday (June 28) will receive free bus travel. Additionally, free travel is also allowed if a person has a current Ministry of Defence-issued card with their branch of military service stated. Any First Bus colleagues who have previously served in the forces are also being encouraged to wear associated military attire whilst driving. Armed Forces Day 2025 is taking place this Saturday (Image: Getty Images) Discussing this scheme, Martin Hirst, director of Revenue and Customer Proposition at First Bus, said: 'This is an important occasion for many people who want to remember family, friends and others who have been lost in military service. "We have several veterans working for First Bus across our businesses, 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 of our country'. Eligible people wearing their uniforms and travelling to organised events can get free bus travel (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) According to the Armed Forces Day website, the day takes place annually on the last Saturday of June and is a chance to support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community. To mark the occasion a number of events across the country take place, including parades, displays and fairs.
South Wales Guardian
16 hours ago
- South Wales Guardian
First Bus gives Armed Forces members free trips this weekend
Any eligible person travelling to an organised event wearing uniforms of the Royal Navy, Army, Royal Marines, Royal Air Force and any associated cadet force this Saturday (June 28) will receive free bus travel. Additionally, free travel is also allowed if a person has a current Ministry of Defence-issued card with their branch of military service stated. Any First Bus colleagues who have previously served in the forces are also being encouraged to wear associated military attire whilst driving. Armed Forces Day 2025 is taking place this Saturday (Image: Getty Images) Discussing this scheme, Martin Hirst, director of Revenue and Customer Proposition at First Bus, said: 'This is an important occasion for many people who want to remember family, friends and others who have been lost in military service. "We have several veterans working for First Bus across our businesses, 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 of our country'. Eligible people wearing their uniforms and travelling to organised events can get free bus travel (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) According to the Armed Forces Day website, the day takes place annually on the last Saturday of June and is a chance to support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community. To mark the occasion a number of events across the country take place, including parades, displays and fairs.
South Wales Argus
16 hours ago
- Business
- South Wales Argus
First Bus offers free travel to Pembrokeshire veterans
First Bus has announced that it will provide free travel to veterans, cadets, and currently serving members of the armed forces across its UK network. This gesture is to commemorate 'Armed Forces Day', and is valid on June 28 for those attending official events. Free travel will be extended to individuals wearing the uniforms of the Royal Navy, Army, Royal Marines, Royal Air Force, and any associated cadet force. Additionally, those possessing a current Ministry of Defence-issued card with their branch of military service stated will also be eligible. First Bus has encouraged its staff who are veterans to sport their military attire while on duty. The transport company has expressed its long-standing affiliation with the armed forces community, acknowledging the significant number of their employees who have served. Martin Hirst, director of revenue and customer proposition at First Bus, said: "This is an important occasion for many people who want to remember family, friends and others who have been lost in military service. "We have several veterans working for First Bus across our businesses, 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 of our country." Armed Forces Day is an opportunity to show support for the armed forces community, including currently serving troops, service families, veterans, and cadets. Various events and services are scheduled around the country and locally, providing numerous opportunities for people, communities, and organisations to express their support. Through this initiative, First Bus seeks to support these efforts and contribute to the spirit of the occasion. The effort reflects the company's long-standing support for the armed forces community.
The National
17 hours ago
- The National
First Bus gives Armed Forces members free trips this weekend
Any eligible person travelling to an organised event wearing uniforms of the Royal Navy, Army, Royal Marines, Royal Air Force and any associated cadet force this Saturday (June 28) will recieve free bus travel. Additionally, free travel is also allowed if a person has a current Ministry of Defence-issued card with their branch of military service stated. Any First Bus colleagues who have previously served in the forces are also being encouraged to wear associated military attire whilst driving. Armed Forces Day 2025 is taking place this Saturday (Image: Getty Images) Discussing this scheme, Martin Hirst, Director of Revenue and Customer Proposition at First Bus, said: 'This is an important occasion for many people who want to remember family, friends and others who have been lost in military service. "We have several veterans working for First Bus across our businesses, 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 of our country'. Eligible people wearing their uniforms and travelling to organised events can get free bus travel (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Recommended Reading: What is Armed Forces Day and why is it commemorated? According to the Armed Forces Day website, the day takes place annually on the last Saturday of June and is a chance to support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community. These include currently serving personnel to Service families, veterans and cadets. To mark the occasion a number of events across the country take place, including parades, displays and fairs. Armed Forces Day 2025 takes place on Saturday, June 28.
