A COMPANY is asking its bus drivers to play their part in helping to make sure passengers can join in the two-minute silence on Remembrance Sunday.
All drivers on Arriva North-East's 400-strong fleet have been instructed to pull into the side of the road nearest the next available bus stop, turn off their engines and allow all onboard to pay their own silent tribute to the servicemen who lost their lives defending the country.
Mike Barber, commercial manager, said: "We feel honoured to be able to play even a small part in this year's Remembrance Day and give all our passengers the chance to pay their respects."
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