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Gesture by Stagecoach East Midlands and East Yorkshire Buses
Matt Cranwell, managing director for Stagecoach East Midlands(Image: stagecoachbus.com)
Hull bus operators are supporting Armed Forces Weekend 2026
- Free travel for military, ex-service and cadets is being provided as part of Stagecoach East Midlands’ wider commitment to the Armed Forces. The initiative covers all Stagecoach’s local bus services, allowing members of the Armed Forces community to travel for free to parades, ceremonies and community events around the region, on June 27 and 28.
- The opportunity is available to any serving military professional, veteran or cadet wearing medals or a veteran’s badge, anyone in uniform or with proof of military ID. The gesture of respect forms part of Stagecoach’s ongoing nationwide commitment to recognising and supporting the Armed Forces.
- The bus operator also provides free travel on Remembrance Day and Remembrance Sunday each year, in honour of those who have served. Stagecoach is a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant and continues to grow its internal Veterans Network, a colleague-led group that supports service leavers, veterans, reservists and military families within the business – it is also a major employer of former military personnel.
- Matt Cranwell, managing director for Stagecoach East Midlands, said: “We’re very proud to support Armed Forces Day and recognise the important contributions of those who serve and have served. Providing free travel across the region is a small gesture to show our appreciation and help people attend local events to honour the Armed Forces community. Former Armed Forces professionals are an important part of our team, so we are committed to being a supportive and inclusive employer for veterans and service families.”
- Stagecoach works in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions to actively support Armed Forces veterans and their families by guaranteeing an interview for any advertised vacancy, recognising the valuable skills, experience and professionalism they bring to the workplace.
- You can find out more about opportunities at Stagecoach via the website at stagecoachbus.com/careers
- East Yorkshire Buses has also confirmed free travel in connection with Armed Forces Weekend. A spokesperson said: “Travel will be free on all East Yorkshire buses on June 27 for military forces personnel and veterans.”
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