National Express supporting Poppy Day

[Stu]

http://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/news/west-midlands-buses-are-first-to-wear-poppy


I was glad to read this, and to see that NX have made a bold move to support Poppy Day by putting poppies on 750 of their buses.

I only say 'bold move' because is there really such a 'fear of offending' culture prevalent in our country, that other big companies might have thought twice about doing so?

I fully support this, and think its a fantastic gesture. But I do wonder how long it will be before someone, whether a group or an individual, does take offence to this, whether by vandalising a poppy fixed to a bus, or by insulting or assaulting anyone selling poppies on a bus.

I really hope this never happens, but I hope there would be a strong public backlash if this were ever to occur, however remotely. And I hope that NX themselves wouldn't back down.

[Gareth]

I recall in the early 90s all Washwood Heath buses (well Metrobuses at least) had red noses on the front for comic relief.

[Isle of Stroma]

I'm not their biggest fan, but they do have a history of supporting this most worthy cause.

[wilmotm (Matt Wilmot)]

Will these be mounted inside or out? As the ones they are holding seem huge!

[uniquicity]

Will these be mounted inside or out? As the ones they are holding seem huge!

I think they are just stickers. I have seen a few on the nearside window above the buggy zone.

[notepanel]

Several National Express coaches are also 'wearing' Poppy stickers...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dd67773/10462754276/
(Picture by Steve Taylor)