UNEMPLOYED people who have an interview to get to are being offered free bus travel by one Swindon operator.

Stagecoach West is allowing interviewees to claim a free Stagecoach dayrider if they can take proof to their local bus station office of their interview in a bid to help those actively looking for a job.

People simply have to take proof of their interview to the Stagecoach Travel Shop in Swindon, whether it be a letter or email confirmation, showing the date, time and place of the interview, and the firm will issue a free dayrider ticket to help the job seeker get to the interview and back.

The initiative is being tested in Cheltenham and Swindon, and if all goes to plan will be rolled out across Gloucester, Stroud and the Forest of Dean.

Rupert Cox, managing director of Stagecoach West, said: “It can be really difficult when you’re unemployed and genuinely want to find a job.

"Hopefully by offering interviewees a free dayrider ticket, even though it may only save them a few pounds, it will make a huge difference and allow them to get to an interview that they may otherwise miss.

For more information log on to www.stagecoachbus.com/west