Transport operators support Armed Forces Day with free travel
South Yorkshire transport operators are proud to support Armed Forces Day celebrations by offering free travel to serving members of the Armed Forces and veterans.
Free travel will be available on:
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Saturday 20 June across participating services operated by Supertram for those attending Armed Forces Day events in Sheffield and Rotherham.
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Saturday 27 June (National Armed Forces Day) across participating services operated by Supertram, First Bus and Stagecoach.
Free travel is available to:
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Serving Armed Forces personnel in uniform or with valid military ID
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Veterans displaying a Veterans’ Badge, Veterans’ ID Card or military medals
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Cadets in uniform attending Armed Forces Day events
To claim free travel, please present one of the following:
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Ministry of Defence-issued ID card (MOD90)
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Veterans’ Badge or Veterans’ ID card
Any official documentation proving status as a serving member or veteran
Sat 20 June - Rotherham Armed Forces Day event
From 10am, Rotherham will once again come together to say thank you to the Armed Forces community at the annual Armed Forces Day event in the town centre.
By tram, it is a 5-minute walk from Rotherham Central, and Park and Ride facilities at Parkgate and Magna will be open as usual.
Sat 20 June - Sheffield Armed Forces Day event
From 10am, Sheffield's Armed Forces and Veterans Day will honour the outstanding contribution made by current members of the armed forces and by veterans.
The event is easily accessible by Supertram, with city centre stops including Cathedral and City Hall located close to the celebrations.
Sat 27 June - Planned Supertram engineering works
On Saturday 27 June, the next phase of Supertram's planned engineering works will take place at Waterthorpe, affecting part of the Blue route.
Replacement bus services will operate between Crystal Peaks and Halfway. Free travel for serving personnel and veterans will continue to be honoured on these replacement services. Halfway Park and Ride will remain open as usual.
Find out more about network improvements >
Nigel Wragg, Commercial Manager at Supertram said:
“Armed Forces Day gives us a chance to recognise and thank the men and women who have served, and continue to serve, our country. We’re proud to support the celebrations in Sheffield and Rotherham by offering free travel, helping people attend events and show their appreciation for the dedication, professionalism and sacrifice of our Armed Forces community.”
South Yorkshire Deputy mayor, Kilvinder Vigurs, said:
“We are delighted to support Armed Forces Day by making travel free for those who serve and have served, as well as cadets taking part in local events. By removing the barrier of cost, we hope to make it easier for people to attend celebrations across South Yorkshire and for communities to come together in recognition of the Armed Forces. It is a small token of our appreciation, but I hope it goes some way to enable these moments of connection and celebration.”
