Stagecoach announces free Remembrance travel for veterans

Stagecoach will offer free travel for veterans and military personnel in Herefordshire and Monmouthshire on its buses on Remembrance Day and Remembrance Sunday.

Any Veteran wearing medals or a Veteran’s badge, serving personnel in uniform, or with proof of military ID, can travel for free on all Stagecoach services on the above dates. Armed forces personnel in uniform or carrying ID will also be given free local travel, honouring those who lost their lives in the line of duty.

Employees across Stagecoach will also be asked to honour the minute’s silence.

The ongoing free travel commitment follows the launch of Stagecoach’s employee-led UK-wide Veterans Network. The initiative was designed to allow Stagecoach colleagues to raise awareness, help influence business decisions and introduce new ways of making the company even stronger. The Veterans Network are also currently engaging with the armed forces on a recruitment campaign, aimed at those who are leaving the military to find job opportunities at the company.

Stagecoach has also been a member of the Armed Force Covenant since March 2015, recognising the value of serving personnel, regular and reservists, veterans, and military families to both the country and national businesses.

This commitment from Stagecoach allows for the business to unite and offer the same great experience to all military and ex-military customers, and it will continue each year on 11th November and the following Sunday* as well as Armed Forces Weekend.

Rachel Geliamassi, Managing Director at Stagecoach West, noted: “The Royal British Legion is very close to our hearts, as many of our employees are either ex-serving personnel or have friends and family who are in the Armed Forces. We hope to help the local Armed Forces community, by getting involved in such an important campaign. Thanks must go to the incredible ongoing support and generous donations from our passengers, drivers and members of staff.”

Stagecoach West drivers and members of staff will be encouraged to wear a red poppy in the days before Remembrance Sunday, to show their appreciation for the service and sacrifice given by veterans, Armed Forces personnel and their families.