STAGECOACH, parent of local bus operator, Stagecoach Merseyside, has announced that free travel will be available on its bus services for serving military, cadets, and veterans for Armistice Day on:- Wednesday, 11 November 2026.

The offer applies to any serving military or cadet in uniform, those with a military ID card, and veterans wearing medals or badges, attending remembrance services.

Simon Tramalloni, Operations Director of Stagecoach Merseyside, said:- “Armistice Day is a significant occasion that is close to the hearts of many of our colleagues and customers, and we are very pleased to be making this commitment that will, hopefully, help people attend memorials across the network. We have thousands of ex-forces colleagues working across our business, and our Veterans Network allows us to build on the work Stagecoach has led over many years to identify how else we can support those veterans already working for us and those that may want to come and join the company. If you are a veteran who is interested in finding out more, than please see:- www.stagecoachbus.com/careers.”

Stagecoach’s dedication to offering free travel for the Armed Forces is supported by its colleague-led Veterans Network. This network was established to unite Stagecoach employees, giving them a platform to drive positive change, raise awareness, shape business decisions, and implement new initiatives that enhance the company.

To mark the occasion, the Stagecoach Merseyside team have launched their tribute Poppy bus into service for the next few weeks.

Stagecoach has been a member of the Armed Forces Covenant since March 2015. The Covenant recognises the value of serving military, regular and reservists, veterans and military families across the country. The Company is also a Gold employee award holder, as part of The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, for its commitment to the armed forces community.