Local bus operator Southern Vectis is offering free travel on all its buses for members and veterans of the nation’s armed forces on Remembrance Sunday.
In addition, the company will again be marking Remembrance by displaying poppies on its buses over the coming weeks.
Nikki Honer, Head of Communications for Southern Vectis, says:
“People in this region are rightfully proud of our country’s military – as is our team on the Isle of Wight. As part of this community, we are keen to show our support for servicemen and women.
“We will be helping to raise funds during November. The work our troops did – and still do now – in unimaginably hostile war zones is incredibly humbling. And we hope, by proudly displaying our poppies and raising awareness for the Royal British Legion, we’re backing our words with actions.
“On Sunday 10 November, we welcome all those wearing their military uniform, displaying medals, or showing their military ID card on board our buses, and they may travel for free with us all day”.
Drivers will also be pulling over at 11:00 on 11th November as a mark of respect to observe the 2 minutes’ silence.
The Poppy Appeal is the Royal British Legion’s annual fundraising initiative, culminating in Armistice Day commemorations on 11th November. For more information about the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal, visit britishlegion.org.uk.
Just on rememberace sunday really southern vectis really these men and women spend a lot of time in hostile countries putting their lives on the line everyday. am sure a multi billion pound company that southern vecits is a part of can offer them free travel all the time just by showing their militry I.D. But that wouldn’t happen not form greedy company like them.