MILITARY personnel can ride for free on Remembrance Sunday thanks to First Buses.

Serving troops, veterans and cadets can get free bus travel on Sunday, November 11, by showing their ID card, Veteran’s Badge, or by wearing uniform.

Will Pearson, pictured, is First’s Head of Operations and an armed forces veteran.

He said: “Remembrance Day is an incredibly important occasion for many people to show their support, or remember family members, friends and others who have been lost in military service.

"We support the Royal British Legion every year, as a significant number of our team come from a military background.

“There will be many events and services taking place locally where people, communities and organisations around the area can visit to show their respect.

"As a supporter of our communities, we want to make it as easy as possible for people to attend local events on this important day.”

Debra Westlake, community fundraiser for the Royal British Legion, added: “The support of First Buses for the Poppy Appeal 2018 is much-appreciated, as always.

"We are particularly grateful that free bus travel will be available to members of the Armed Forces across our region on Remembrance Sunday.

“The work of the Legion is as relevant and vital today as it was in the aftermath of the First World War when the charity was founded.

"Donations to the Poppy Appeal will help the Legion support today’s Armed Forces community through hardships, injury and bereavements.

"The Legion’s work is entirely dependent on the public’s generous support – so please join First Bus and wear your poppy with pride.”