Free Arriva Bus Travel (Armed Forces Day)
Serving military, veterans and cadets — Arriva are offering FREE travel across their bus network on Armed Forces Day, Saturday 27th June 2026, as a gesture of thanks and recognition to everyone who makes up the Armed Forces community.
To claim your free ride, simply board any Arriva service on the day and show the driver your Armed Forces ID card, Armed Forces Veteran ID card, or MOD-issued Veteran's Badge. Regular and reserve personnel are both included. All travel is subject to service availability, vehicle capacity, and timetable restrictions, so it's worth planning your journey in advance. Click our pink button below to head to the Arriva website and use the journey planner to find your nearest services.
Concessions: Free entry

