BUS journeys across Somerset will be free to all former and serving members of the Armed Forces this weekend.

Serving personal and veterans will be able to travel by bus without paying on Saturday, June 29, with First Bus, as the firm shows its support for Armed Forces Day.

Rob Pymm, commercial director for First West of England and Wales, said: “Armed Forces Day is an important occasion for so many people across the UK, recognising the incredible service that military personnel provide, and most importantly, remembering those who have been lost in service.

“We have several veterans working for First Bus across our businesses and we’re very proud of their efforts and sacrifice. This is our way of saying thank you to them, as well as honouring all men and women who choose to serve and protect our freedoms.”

The offer extends across First Bus services in Wales and Worecester, as well as the whole of Somerset.