Free bus travel for Armed Forces Day in Greater Manchester

Tony Clegg from First Manchester and soldiers from The Queen's Own Yeomanry Squadron

To commemorate and support ‘Armed Forces Day’ this Saturday First Manchester has announced that serving members of the armed forces, veterans and cadets can travel on First bus services across Greater Manchester for free on the day.

The offer by the local bus operator is being introduced to help serving and retired members of the armed forces travel to events on this special day. Armed Forces Day is a national, annual event celebrated to commemorate the service of men and women in the British Armed Forces.

Free travel is available on Saturday 25 June to members of the armed forces who are in uniform or who show an identification card. 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.

Adrian Worsfold, Director of Operations for First Manchester, said: ”We're proud to support Armed Forces Day which is a very special occasion for many people who want to remember family, friends and others who have been lost in military service. As a committed supporter of the communities we serve, we want to make it as easy as possible for people to attend local events with this special offer on Saturday."