Stagecoach has announced free travel for military personnel, cadets and veterans during Remembrance Weekend.
The offer, available on November 10 and 11, is in honour of those who have served the country. It applies to all Stagecoach bus services across the UK.
The free travel is extended to serving personnel and cadets in uniform, those with a military ID card and veterans wearing medals or veterans' badges attending remembrance services.
Some Stagecoach buses will be decorated with poppy graphics as a mark of respect.
The destination screens on these buses will also display messages of support for the Armed Forces.
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Stagecoach South is also contributing to the Poppy Appeal by donating £3,990.
This is in line with its tradition of supporting veterans and active military personnel.
The donation is calculated as £10 for each of the 399 buses operating across Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex and Brighton.
The money will be given to the Royal British Legion to support its work.
Marc Reddy, managing director for Stagecoach South, said: "We are incredibly proud to employ hundreds of veterans, and it’s a privilege to honour the bravery and dedication of our Armed Forces, cadets and veterans by offering free travel during Remembrance Weekend.
"This initiative underscores our commitment to supporting those who serve or have served our country, along with the families and communities who support them."
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Remembrance Weekend is a time for the public to show their support for the cadet and Armed Forces community.
It is a time for reflection on the sacrifices made by those who have served and continue to serve in the military.
Stagecoach’s commitment to offering free travel for the Armed Forces is backed by its employee-led Veterans Network.
This network was set up to unite Stagecoach employees, giving them a platform to drive positive change, raise awareness, shape business decisions and implement new initiatives that enhance the company.
Stagecoach has been a member of the Armed Forces Covenant since March 2015.
The covenant recognises the value of serving personnel, regular and reservists, veterans, and military families across the country.
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