SERVING members of the Armed Forces, veterans and cadets in Bolton and Bury can get the bus for free on Saturday to commemorate Armed Forces Day.

Bus operators First, Stagecoach and Arriva have teamed together to offer the service to ensure serving and retired soldiers, sailors and airmen and women can get to the special events taking place across Greater Manchester to mark the annual occasion.

Free travel is available to members of the armed forces who are in uniform or who show an identification card.

The offer is also open to members of the cadet forces in uniform and veterans who display valid identification such as the MOD-issued Veteran’s Badge. Phil Medlicott, managing director of First Manchester, said: “We’re proud to support Armed Forces Day which is a very special occasion for many people who want to remember those who have been lost in military service. We want to make it as easy as possible for people to attend local events with this special offer on Saturday.”