LOCAL MP John Healey officially unveiled two ‘Poppy Buses’ at Stagecoach’s depot last week.
The Secretary of State for Defence also had the opportunity to meet with some of the operator’s veteran colleagues and hear first-hand about their experiences.
The Poppy Buses are a key part of Stagecoach’s annual tradition of honouring the Armed Forces community and will be seen on bus routes across the Dearne Valley and Barnsley.
John said: “Thank you to Stagecoach for inviting me to officially unveil its two Poppy Buses.
“It was great to meet and speak with veterans about their experiences and hear about how integral they are to the company.
“Servicemen and servicewomen, veterans, and their families from across the country sacrifice so much for our security and safety.
“It’s important to recognise their ongoing efforts and those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
“I encourage everyone to support the local poppy appeal and pay tribute to those who serve.”
Managing director Matt Kitchin added: “We are proud to welcome John to our depot to help launch our Poppy Buses, which are a tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the Armed Forces community.
“This is just one of the many ways we show our support for veterans and service personnel, and we’re especially honoured to have veterans within our own workforce.
“We’re committed to recognising their contributions both in our company and across the country through initiatives like our Veterans Network and free travel during Remembrance weekend.”
