MOREBUS is marking Father’s Day by offering the region’s youngsters the chance to take their dads on the bus for free.

The bus operator will provide complimentary travel for fathers on Sunday, June 16, as long as they are accompanied by a child buying a dayrider ticket.

"Choosing a gift for Father’s Day can prove to be a bit of a challenge for many, so we thought we’d step in with a suggestion,” said Nikki Honer, head of communications at Morebus.

She added: "We’re sure fathers across the region would like nothing better than to spend their special day with their off-spring, so what better way to do that than to take a day trip on us?

"There are plenty of great places to visit here in Dorset and this is an excellent opportunity to leave the car at home, relax and take an adventure together.

"A chance for kids to return the favour and take on the role of ‘dad’s taxi’, even if it is just for one day."

Every child buying a dayrider ticket for a Morebus journey during Fathers’ Day will be able to take dad for free.