Popular service station is giving Bank Holiday drivers a free coffee

• Applegreen locations across the UK are offering motorists a free coffee TODAY 
• To claim this Bank Holiday, all drivers need to do is say a secret word to cashiers
• READ MORE: Motorists warned of roads chaos at the end of three-day weekend

As motorists hit the road this Bank Holiday, Applegreen service stations across the UK have brewed up a delightful surprise to keep drivers fueled and alert.

In a generous gesture, the popular chain is offering a complimentary cup of coffee to motorists who utter a magic word at the till.

The process couldn’t be simpler: upon reaching the till, drivers need only to say the phrase ‘RSA’ to claim their free coffee.

According to the service station’s X account, @goapplegreen, the offer is available at participating stores from 2pm and 8pm today.

The Irish petrol retailer wrote in a tweet: ‘Are you on the road this May bank holiday? Say ‘RSA’ at the till to avail of a free coffee at Applegreen this Monday, May 6th from 2pm to 8pm, to stay alert while driving.

As motorists hit the road this Bank Holiday, Applegreen service stations across the UK have brewed up a delightful surprise to keep drivers fueled and alert

‘Available at participating stores. See website for details. #RSA #StopSipSleep #MayBankHoliday.’

With the aim of combating driver fatigue and promoting road safety, the initiative ensures that every journey is accompanied by a freshly brewed boost, as well as a moment of relaxation amidst their Bank Holiday travels.

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Whether embarking on a long-haul adventure or simply navigating local routes, drivers can now enjoy a warm cup of java courtesy of Applegreen.

With 158 sites across the United Kingdom, click here to find your nearest service station, or if you’re travelling through the Republic of Ireland today, check here for the nearest of 193 sites.

So, as Bank Holiday drivers hit the road, Applegreen invites motorists to recharge and refuel not only their vehicles but also themselves – so, visit your local service station today for a free pick-me-up.

It comes as Bank Holiday travellers faced rail and road delays on Saturday as forecasters could only promise a ‘mixed weather picture’ for revellers hoping to enjoy the early May break.

Rail passengers were hit by delays to services ahead of a crippling combination of rail strikes and engineering works that is set to cause chaos over an eight-day period.

Network Rail began carrying out 487 planned projects on Saturday which are expected to last into Monday.

In a generous gesture, the popular chain is offering a complimentary cup of coffee to motorists who utter a magic word at the till

Track renewals around Coventry saw no trains running between Birmingham Airport and Rugby/Leamington Spa, while work on the new station at Cambridge South saw disruption on routes around the city.

The most significant disruption came yesterday when no trains will run between London Euston and Milton Keynes, or between Glasgow and England.

Meanwhile, Britain’s beleaguered rail passengers reacted with fury yesterday as large parts of the country were left with no train services because of a fresh strike by drivers.

Aslef members – paid a median salary of £60,000 – walked out at five operators on Sunday morning in the long-running pay dispute, mounting picket lines outside stations.

Passengers have been told not to attempt to travel – while a ban on overtime at 16 companies continues until today, which will cause further disruption.

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