Armed Forces and veterans travel for free with Stagecoach

The scheme, designed to support attendance at Armed Forces Day events, will be in effect across the UK on June 27 and June 28.

It applies to all Stagecoach services except those operated by Megabus, Transport for London 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.

Martin Gibbon, managing director of Stagecoach West, 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.

“We want to make it as easy as possible for our service people, past and present, to attend local events and celebrate with their communities.”

Stagecoach’s ongoing support for the military community includes similar free travel schemes on Remembrance Day and Remembrance Sunday.

The company’s Veterans Network also offers a platform for veterans and service families within the business to connect and shape a more supportive workplace.

Stagecoach was awarded the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award in 2024 in recognition of its commitment to supporting the military community.

Mr Gibbon said: “Through our Veterans Network, we are dedicated to ensuring Stagecoach remains a deeply supportive environment for the military community, both as passengers and as valued colleagues.”

Stagecoach has backed the Armed Forces Covenant since 2015.