BRAMPTON – On Saturday, August 17, 2024, Brampton Transit is offering free, all-day transit service for Canadian War Veterans (former members of the Canadian Armed Forces) and one companion to travel to and from the Warriors’ Day Parade in Toronto.
A Veteran can be identified by producing a Brampton Transit “War Veteran Pass” or any of the following items:
- Medals
- Berets
- Uniform
- Blazer
- By producing a “War Veteran Pass” or service papers
This year marks the 103rd celebration of The Warriors’ Day Parade, focusing on commemorating the RCAF Centennial and the 80th Anniversary of D-Day. The Warriors’ Day Parade, an important annual Canadian tradition since 1921, honours Veterans, current military personnel, their families and the public.
Brampton City Council and Brampton Transit are proud to honour the accomplishments and sacrifices of all Canadian Armed Forces members through the Brampton Transit Veteran Pass Program. Veterans residing in Brampton can ride Brampton Transit for free by showing their valid Brampton Transit Veteran Pass upon boarding. To learn more about obtaining a Brampton Transit Veteran Pass, visit Bramptontransit.com.
To plan your trip, call the Brampton Transit Contact Centre at 905.874.2999 or visit triplinx.ca. To stay up to date, follow @BramptonTransit on X (formerly Twitter) for service updates. For more information about the Warriors’ Day Parade at the Canadian National Exhibition, visit Thewarriorsdayparade.ca.