UPDATE: In a significant gesture for veterans, SkyBus is offering free travel for veterans, war widows, and war widowers during this year’s Remembrance Day observance from November 10 to 12, 2023. The Melbourne-based shuttle service aims to honor those who served by providing complimentary rides across its airport-to-city express transfer routes.
This initiative covers key routes including the Melbourne City Express (Southern Cross Station to/from Melbourne Airport), Eastern Express (Box Hill, Doncaster, Watsonia to/from Melbourne Airport), Sunshine Express (Sunshine Station to/from Melbourne Airport), and Peninsula Express (Frankston and bayside suburbs to/from Melbourne Airport).
SkyBus’s managing director, Matthew Campbell, expressed pride in supporting the veteran community: “Remembrance Day is an opportunity for all Australians to honour the service and sacrifice of those who have served our country. It’s a privilege to be able to offer free travel to veterans, war widows, and widowers as a small gesture of our gratitude for their service,” he stated.
Eligible travelers can easily access the free service by presenting appropriate identification, such as a DVA gold or white card, a Veterans Victoria card through the Service Victoria app, a War Widows badge, or by wearing their service medals or ex-service association attire.
Passengers can board SkyBus services and show their identification to the driver or a Customer Service Ambassador at the curb. This initiative not only facilitates travel for those attending commemorative events but also emphasizes the community’s respect and appreciation for the sacrifices made by veterans and their families.
With Remembrance Day approaching, veterans and their families are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to travel without cost. The free service is a timely reminder of the importance of honoring those who have served, making it a must-share news story for communities across Australia.
For further details and to plan your journey, visit the official SkyBus website and make the most of this heartfelt initiative.
