MEMBERS of the Armed Forces, both past and present, will be able to travel for free through FirstBus if they wear a uniform.

The free bus travel is being provided to support Armed Forces Day, which is taking place this Saturday (June 28).

Anyone wearing uniforms of the Royal Navy, Army, Royal Marines, Royal Air Force and any associated cadet force is entitled to the offer across all of First Bus’s UK networks.

Free travel is allowed if a person has a current Ministry of Defence-issued card with their branch of military service stated.

Any First Bus colleagues who have previously served in the forces are also being encouraged to wear associated military attire whilst driving in service.

Martin Hirst, director of revenue and customer proposition, at 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”.

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.

First Bus has a long affiliation with the Armed Forces community and a long history of colleagues who served.