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First Bus and Arriva Remembrance Sunday Services Update

07/11/2025

5,700 buses across the country providing free journeys

Wear military uniform, badges or show driver Service ID card when boarding

First Bus has a strong affiliation with the Armed Forces, with many veterans working for the business

The First Bus fleet of 5,700 buses across the UK is enabling serving Armed Forces personnel, cadets and veterans to travel for free to events commemorating Remembrance Sunday on 9 November and Armistice Day on Tuesday 11 November.

All current and former members of the military and cadets need to do is show the driver their Armed Forces ID or wear their medals or uniform.

If safe to do so, First Bus drivers will be allowed to pull over at 11:00am on both days to observe the two minutes’ silence.

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