Free travel for military to 'show appreciation'

Transport for Greater Manchester says the move was to "show our appreciation to all those who serve or have served the country"

Military personnel, veterans and cadets can travel for free across a region's bus and tram network this weekend to celebrate Armed Forces Day.

Greater Manchester's Bee Network is offering free travel on its bus and tram services on Saturday and Sunday to those who serve, or have served their country.

Danny Vaughan from Transport for Greater Manchester said the Armed Forces community made an "invaluable contribution to our society" and the move was about "showing our appreciation"

Armed Forces Day is an annual event which honours the people who serve, or who have served, their country.

Mr Vaughan said: "It's a special weekend and one we're proud to get behind as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant - a promise from the nation that those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly."

Free travel will be permitted on all Bee Network bus and tram services on Saturday and Sunday for:

• Members of the regular and reserve services carrying their MOD90 card

• Veterans who carry their veterans' badge or veterans' rail card

• Cadets travelling in uniform