Stagecoach to offer free travel to veterans on VE Day

Stagecoach is offering free travel to veterans and serving military personnel on its bus services across the UK this VE 80 Day (8 May 2025).

VE Day commemorates the end of WWII in Europe on 8 May 1945. The day honours the bravery and sacrifice of those who served, and is a time for reflection, remembrance and national pride on the 80th anniversary.

Across the UK, Stagecoach is offering free travel on 8 May to serving military wearing their uniform, carrying a military ID card and to veterans carrying a medal or veteran’s badge, as well as cadets.

This initiative is backed by Stagecoach’s employee-led Veterans Network, created to unite colleagues with shared experiences, amplify their voices, drive positive change, and help shape business decisions.

“We are incredibly proud to employ many veterans” – Claire Miles, Chief Executive Officer at Stagecoach

Claire Miles, Chief Executive Officer at Stagecoach, said: “We are incredibly proud to employ many veterans, and it’s a privilege to recognise the bravery and dedication of our Armed Forces, cadets, and veterans.

“Offering free travel on VE 80 Day is a small gesture of appreciation for the enormous contribution made by our servicemen and women, past and present.”

Stagecoach has also been a member of the Armed Force Covenant since March 2015, recognising the value of serving military, regular and reservists, veterans and military families to both the country and businesses across the country.