Free bus travel for armed forces members in Worcestershire expected to begin in April
Worcestershire County Council announced plans for free bus travel for veterans and serving armed forces personnel in November last year
Worcestershire County Council says it is focused on making sure everything is in place for the roll-out of free bus travel for armed forces members and veterans this year.
The Council backed the scheme in November last year with it excepted to begin on April 1st 2026.
Its part of the council's commitment to honour the armed forces community, which includes over 21,000 veterans and more than 500 regular personnel in the county.
Councillor Karl Perks, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport explains why its introduction is important:
"Our military personnel both currently serving and retired all signed up to potentially give everything they have for the preservation and protection of this country and everyone one of us.
"This is really a small offering but one I'm proud to be in a position to support."
Councillor Perks added that work is ongoing to make sure its a smooth roll-out:
"We will have everything in place for the commencement of April 1st."
"We are going to meet with our commercial partners early in the new year to discuss the mechanics of how it will work, ensure all the ticket machines are reprogrammed and that staff have plenty of awareness training. "