Brighton & Hove Buses will once again be supporting Royal British Legion (RBL) by providing free travel to Poppy Collectors for the next six weeks, as well as embellishing the front of 80 buses with large Poppy stickers, designed by the RBL.
For Remembrance Sunday (10 November) and Remembrance Day (11 November), Brighton & Hove Buses we will continue to provide free travel to all veterans wearing their service medals and to serving members of the Armed Forces carrying their military ID cards.
Nick Hill, Commercial Director at Brighton & Hove Buses, said: “The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal is a lifeline for thousands of serving and ex-serving personnel and their families, so we are proud to be supporting their great work by providing free travel to Poppy Collectors, veterans and to serving personnel of our armed forces”
Lauryn Francis, Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal Manager for West Sussex, said: “We appreciate all the support provided by Brighton & Hove Buses. The free travel for our collectors enables them to fundraise right across the region and ensure people can donate towards the RBL and raise vital funds that help the Armed Forces community, past and present.
“Extending the free travel to veterans during the Remembrance period is particularly appreciated, as it allows the community to attend events and services that enable people to unite and remember the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces community from Britain and the Commonwealth.”
From Friday, October 11 – Monday, November 25 any RBL Poppy Collector can travel for free.
On Sunday, November 10 and Monday, November 11, anyone wearing their own military service medals or/and carrying their military ID card can travel for free