Bus operators offer free travel to veterans on Remembrance Sunday

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 1 Nov, 21:02 · Archive

Two Oxfordshire bus operators are offering free travel to armed forces personnel and veterans in November.

Go Thames Valley is providing free bus travel on 8 November to veterans, serving military personnel and cadets across Oxford Bus Company, Thames Travel, Carousel Buses and Pulhams services. Stagecoach is offering the same in Oxford on both 8 November and 11 November.

To claim free travel, passengers must show a service ID, veterans badge, service medals or travel in uniform. Luke Marion, managing director of Go Thames Valley, said the gesture recognises the sacrifices made by the Armed Forces and the presence of military bases within their communities. Martin Gibbon, managing director for Stagecoach West, described Remembrance as an opportunity for communities to reflect and pay tribute to those who have served.

At 11am on Remembrance Sunday, Go Thames Valley bus drivers will be given the opportunity to pull into the nearest stop and observe the national two-minute silence. Stagecoach has supported the Armed Forces community since 2015 as a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant and holds Gold status under the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. Due to parades and events, diversions or delays are likely on some Go Thames Valley routes.

How it is being reported

• Stagecoach offering free Oxford bus travel to Armed Forces communityIn Oxford, the gesture will be available to serving military personnel, veterans and cadets on both Remembrance Sunday (November 8) and Remembrance Day (November 11).Oxfordshire Guardian · 1 Nov, 20:00
• Stagecoach offering free Oxford bus travel to Armed Forces communityIn Oxford, the gesture will be available to serving military personnel, veterans and cadets on both Remembrance Sunday (November 8) and Remembrance Day (November 11).Oxford Mail · 1 Nov, 20:00
• Go Thames Valley offering free bus travel to veterans on Remembrance SundayFree bus travel is being offered to veterans and military personnel on Remembrance Sunday.Oxford Mail · 31 Oct, 05:00
• Go Thames Valley offering free bus travel to veterans on Remembrance SundayFree bus travel is being offered to veterans and military personnel on Remembrance Sunday.Oxfordshire Guardian · 31 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Go Thames Valley · Oxford Bus Company · Thames Travel · Carousel Buses · Pulhams · Stagecoach · Oxford

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