Armed Forces Day 2022: Service men and women can travel free with local bus operator First Bus Solent

To celebrate and support Armed Forces Day 2022, serving members of the armed forces, veterans and cadets can travel free on First Bus Solent, City Red and Solent Ranger services in Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport and Southampton this Saturday, 25 June.

Armed Forces Day is a national, annual event to show support for the service of men and women in the British Armed Forces. The local bus operator’s offer will help serving and retired members of the armed forces to travel on this important day.

Free travel is available on all First Bus Solent, City Red and Solent Ranger services in Hampshire on Saturday 25 June for:

·       Members of the armed forces in uniform

·       Members of the armed forces who present a valid identification card

·       Members of the cadet forces in uniform, and

·       Veterans who display valid identification such as the MOD-issued Veteran's Badge.

David Garney, First Bus Hampshire Dorset and Berkshire’s Marketing Manager said: “Armed Forces Day is an important occasion for so many people across the UK, celebrating the incredible service that military personnel provide, and most importantly, remembering those who have been lost in service. We’re a committed supporter of the communities we serve and are proud to help members of the armed forces travel to mark this special date.”