Stagecoach supports Armed Forces Day 2026 with free travel for military, veterans and cadets travelling to events
- Stagecoach supports Armed Forces Day 2026 with free travel for military, ex-military on 27 and 28 June
- Commitment to Armed Forces highlighted by colleague led Veterans Network
- Free bus travel also available annually on UK Remembrance Day and Remembrance Sunday
Stagecoach, the UK’s leading bus and coach operator, is once again honouring the country’s Armed Forces community by offering free travel across its network for serving military, service families, veterans and cadets during Armed Forces Day weekend, on 27 and 28 June.
The free travel initiative – part of Stagecoach’s ongoing commitment to the Armed Forces – will apply to all Stagecoach bus services across the UK, excluding services operated by Megabus, Transport for London (TfL), and the Bee Network.
To access free travel:
- Serving military should wear uniform or present a valid military ID card.
- Veterans should present a veteran’s badge or military medal.
This initiative builds on Stagecoach’s tradition of offering free travel to military and veterans on Remembrance Day and Remembrance Sunday.
The commitment is supported by the company’s Veterans Network – a colleague-led group established to give veterans and service family members at Stagecoach a platform to connect, raise awareness, and help influence the business in becoming a more inclusive and supportive employer.
Stagecoach was also awarded the prestigious Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award in 2024, which further recognises the operator’s commitment to the armed forces and wider communities.
Simon Tramalloni, Head of Operations for Stagecoach Manchester & Merseyside and Armed Forces & Veterans Co-Lead, said:
“Our Armed Forces have given so much to protect our country, and offering free travel over this weekend is just a small gesture of our immense gratitude. We want to make it as easy as possible for our service people, past and present, to attend local events and celebrate with their communities.
“Through our Veterans Network, we are dedicated to ensuring Stagecoach remains a deeply supportive environment for the military community, both as passengers and as valued colleagues.”
Stagecoach has been a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant since March 2015, formally recognising the value and contributions of serving military, veterans, reservists and military families to communities and businesses across the UK.