Free bus travel for Armed Forces on Remembrance Sunday

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First South Yorkshire will be honouring the armed forces by offering free bus travel for serving troops, veterans and cadets this Sunday (11th November).

Armed forces will be able to travel on any First South Yorkshire service for free, allowing them to easily travel to local Remembrance Day events.

Members of the armed forces who are in uniform, or able to present an identification card, can claim the free travel. The offer is also open to members of the cadet forces in uniform and veterans who display valid identification, such as the MOD issued Veteran’s Badge.

This years Rotherham Remembrance Day Parade will begin on Effingham Street at 9am before marching to Rotherham Minster, where the Remembrance Day Service will be held at 9.45 am.

Andy Simpson, Operations Director at First South Yorkshire, said that

“Remembrance Day is an incredibly important occasion for many people to show their support, or remember family members, friends and others who have been lost in military service. We support the Royal British Legion every year, as a significant number of our team come from a military background.”

“There will be many events and services taking place locally where people, communities and organisations around the area can visit to show their respect. As a supporter of our communities, we want to make it as easy as possible for people to attend local events on this important day.”

Debra Westlake, Community Fundraiser for the Royal British Legion, added

“The support of First Bus for the Poppy Appeal 2018 is much-appreciated, as always, and we are particularly grateful that free bus travel will be available to members of the Armed Forces across our region on Remembrance Sunday.”

“The work of the Legion is as relevant and vital today as it was in the aftermath of the First World War when the charity was founded. Donations to the Poppy Appeal will help the Legion support today’s Armed Forces community through hardships, injury and bereavements. The Legion’s work is entirely dependent on the public’s generous support – so please join First Bus and wear your poppy with pride.”