A taxi firm is offering British war heroes a free 400-mile round-trip for Remembrance Sunday.
Veterans can travel from Hull to the Cenotaph in London and back for the annual commemoration.
The service began the scheme in 2023 and has seen a surge in demand.
Nick Padgett, of WER2 Taxis, told GB News: “It’s close to all of our hearts, and everyone’s quite happy with it. It’s our opportunity to give something back.”
He added: “It’s for the sacrifice made for this country, it’s important that we give something back.
“As a scheme, it’s our opportunity, once a year, just to give something back to the local community.
He revealed that many of his 100 taxi drivers are former military personnel.
The Cenotaph in London is the focal point for the National Service of Remembrance on Remembrance Sunday.
Many of the 100 taxi drivers are former military personnel
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NICK PADGETT
Mr Padgett said: “We cover as many journeys as we can.”
“It’s growing year on year, all my drivers are more than happy to do at least one journey for free each way.”
Speaking on his drivers, he added: “Nearly all have put their hand up to say they want to help in some form or another.”
“Some work nights and some work days, so I’ll be the one working it all out.”
Veterans can travel from Hull to the Cenotaph in London and back for the annual commemoration
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NICK PADGETT
Mr Padgett told the People’s Channel: “We have got a couple of accessible vehicles that I’d like to emphasise and I think those will be really in demand and beneficial to a lot of the people wanting to attend.
“Some people pop in for some food and drink after the service and that’s fine, we can make arrangements with the drivers for pick-up from another point.”
He explained that more drivers have volunteered to take part this year after describing the operation as “really stretched” in 2024.
“We’ve grown over the three years I’ve had it, so we can obviously accommodate more people. Last year was really stretched, but I’ve got more drivers now, so I’m hoping this will be our best year yet.”
The service began the scheme in 2023 and has seen a surge in demand
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NICK PADGETT
The service commemorates those who have served and sacrificed in conflicts, including members of the British and Commonwealth military and civilian services.
The King leads the service, which includes a two-minute silence at 11am, followed by the March Past of veterans.
The public has been urged to arrive early and be prepared for security checks.