Free First Bus Travel for Armed Forces on 11 November

First Bus is providing free travel for eligible members of the Armed Forces community on Armistice Day, Wednesday 11 November 2026. The promotion also ran on Remembrance Sunday, 8 November.

Serving personnel can show a valid identification card, wear uniform or wear medals. Cadets must be in uniform. Veterans can show valid identification such as the MOD-issued Veteran’s Badge or wear medals.

Check the operator’s local timetable before travelling and show the qualifying uniform or identification when boarding. Special-event, Night Bus and airport services are excluded.

Valid for qualifying journeys on 11 November 2026; the earlier 8 November date has passed.

Serving Armed Forces personnel qualify in uniform, wearing medals or with valid identification. Cadets must be in uniform. Veterans must display valid identification, such as the MOD-issued Veteran’s Badge, or wear medals.

Excludes special-event services, Night Bus services and airport services. Applies to the First Bus network and is subject to the operator’s usual conditions of travel and available services.

Free First Bus Travel for Armed Forces on 11 November is due to end on 11th November 2026. Free samples can finish sooner if stock runs out, so it's best not to wait. If you find it has ended early, please leave a comment below so we can update the page for everyone else.

Click the Claim Freebie button and we'll take you straight to the offer, which opens in a new tab. Follow the instructions there; some freebies ask you to fill in a form or sign up first.

It's worth reading the terms before you claim, as they cover who is eligible, delivery, and anything else you need to know.