First say that 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 member of staff who has previously served in the forces is also being encouraged to wear associated military attire whilst driving in service.
First Bus say that Armed Forces Day is a chance to show support for those who make up the Armed Forces community, from currently serving troops to service families, veterans, and cadets – with the company having a long affiliation with the Armed Forces community and a long history of colleagues who served.
Martin Hirst, Director of Revenue and Customer Proposition, 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”.
