Free veteran bus travel scheme launches

Veterans and people currently serving in the armed forces from Worcestershire can travel for free on local buses.

The new scheme means former and current members of the military without a concessionary bus pass can use both the county's commercial network and the Worcestershire on-demand service.

On-demand routes were made available for free on 1 April, while commercial routes will be opened up to veterans and those currently serving from 13 April.

It comes after councillors voted on the proposal to introduce the scheme in November.

To travel for free, those eligible must show their veteran card or present their military ID.

According to the council, Worcestershire is home to more than 21,000 veterans and more than 500 regular armed forces personnel.

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