South Wales Echo

Free Rememberan­ce Sunday bus transport for military personnel

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STAGECOACH in South Wales is offering free transport to military personnel past and present this Remembranc­e Sunday.

A contributi­on has also been made to the Royal British Legion, enabling all drivers who choose to wear a poppy to do so.

On Sunday, Stagecoach will provide free travel to Armed Forces personnel carrying a military ID card and to veterans wearing the veteran’s badge. There will be posters on board buses encouragin­g passenger to text to donate.

It is hoped that personnel wishing to pay their respects will take up the offer to travel across South Wales to the Field of Remembranc­e at Cardiff Castle.

Services 132, 25, 26, X3, X4,T4,124,136,122 operate to Cardiff, you can plan your journey at stagecoach­bus.com/

Managing director Nigel Winter said: “Once again, we are proud to be supporting Remembranc­e Sunday in this way by.

“This year, 100 years after World War I ended, we are supporting our armed forces to say thank you to all who served, sacrificed and changed our world.

“Through our support we hope we can send a clear message to our Armed Forces communitie­s in South Wales that we appreciate and recognise the commitment they have made to our country over the years.”

Stagecoach Group signed the Ministry of Defence’s Armed Forces Corporate Covenant in support of the Armed Forces Community.

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