Stagecoach is offering free travel across its network for serving military, service families, veterans and cadets during Armed Forces Day weekend.
The initiative – part of the operator’s ongoing commitment to the armed forces – will apply to all its bus services around the UK on 27 and 28 June, excluding those operated by Megabus, Transport for London (TfL), and the Bee Network.
To access free travel, serving military should wear uniform or present a valid military ID card, and veterans should present a veteran’s badge or military medal.
This builds on Stagecoach’s tradition of offering free travel to military and veterans on Remembrance Day and Remembrance Sunday.
The commitment is supported by the company’s Veterans Network – a staff-led group established to give veterans and service family members at Stagecoach a platform to connect, raise awareness, and help influence the business in becoming a more inclusive and supportive employer.
Stagecoach was also awarded the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award in 2024, which further recognises the operator’s commitment to the armed forces and wider communities.
The operator has been a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant since March 2015, formally recognising the value and contributions of serving military, veterans, reservists and military families to communities and businesses across the UK.
Simon Tramalloni, Head of Operations for Stagecoach Manchester & Merseyside and Armed Forces & Veterans Co-Lead, said: “Our Armed Forces have given so much to protect our country, and offering free travel over this weekend is just a small gesture of our immense gratitude.”
