To honour Remembrance Sunday on 10th November, Oxford Bus Group is offering free travel to all UK military personnel, veterans, and cadets attending commemorative events.
The complimentary service extends across Oxford Bus Company, Thames Travel, Carousel Buses, and Pulhams bus services. This offer is available to those in military uniform or anyone who can show a service ID, veteran’s badge, or service medals, including cadets.
Please note, this free travel is for local bus services only and does not apply to the airline or City Sightseeing Oxford routes.
In addition to free travel, at 11:00 am, bus drivers across the network will observe a two-minute silence. Buses will pause at the nearest stop, allowing passengers and drivers alike to reflect and pay their respects. Due to parades and Remembrance events in towns and cities along the routes, passengers should expect some delays or diversions.
Oxford Bus Group’s Managing Director, Luke Marion, expressed the company’s support for this national day of remembrance, saying,
“Remembrance Sunday is an important and sombre reminder of the sacrifices made by so many in our Armed Forces and we wanted to do something to help.
“We have veterans working in our business and we’re proud of their service, this is a small way in which we can say thank you and show our appreciation and gratitude.”
Remembrance Sunday marks the anniversary of the Armistice, observed with a two-minute silence every year. At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918, the guns of the Western Front fell silent, ending four years of continuous warfare in World War I.
For more details on this offer, or to check participating routes, passengers can contact Oxford Bus Group at 01865 785400 or visit www.oxfordbus.co.uk.
Oxfordshire Remembrance Day Events
Remembrance Sunday, observed on 10 November 2024, will feature several commemorative events across Oxfordshire to honour those who have served and sacrificed in conflicts. Here are some key events:
Oxford City Remembrance Sunday Service & Parade
- Date & Time: Sunday, 10 November 2024, at 10:45 am
- Location: War Memorial, St Giles’, Oxford
- Details: The Oxford event is hosted by the Lord Mayor of Oxford in partnership with the Oxford City branch of the Royal British Legion, the service will include military units, uniformed organisations, community groups, and civic dignitaries. A two-minute silence will be observed at 11:00 am. Road closures and parking suspensions will be in effect from 12:01 am to 2:00 pm on the day.
Banbury Remembrance Day Commemorations
- Date & Time: Sunday, 10 November 2024, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
- Location: Banbury Town Centre
- Details: Organised by Banbury Town Council, the event includes a service at St Mary’s Church, followed by a wreath-laying ceremony at the war memorial in People’s Park at 12:00 pm.
Bicester Remembrance Day Commemorations
- Date & Time: Sunday, 10 November 2024, from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm
- Location: Bicester’s Market Square
- Details: The day will begin with a parade from St Edburg’s Church to Market Square, where an outdoor service and wreath-laying ceremony will take place. Following the service, the parade will return to St Edburg’s Church for the main Bicester remembrance service.
Armistice Day Service in Oxford
- Date & Time: Monday, 11 November 2024, starting at 10:55 am
- Location: Landing area at the top of the stairs in Oxford Town Hall
- Details: Led by the Lord Mayor of Oxford, the service will include a two-minute silence at 11:00 am. All are welcome to attend.
Additional Events
- Wreath Laying at Leiden Square, Westgate Oxford: A ceremony by the Oxford-Leiden twin city link group will take place on Saturday, 9 November 2024, with the Lord Mayor of Oxford in attendance.
Please note that road closures and parking suspensions may be in place during these events.
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