Tiger Pass scheme could be extended until spring 2027

HOWEVER, LONGER TERM FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE ONGOING COST HAS NOT YET BEEN IDENTIFIED

- By JOE GRIFFIN Local democracy reporter

A POPULAR bus pass scheme funded by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) could be extended until spring 2027.

The Tiger Pass scheme was introduced by former Labour CPCA Mayor Dr Nik Johnson in May 2024 to support access to affordable bus travel for people under 25 across the county through £1 single fares.

Since it began, the pass has seen significant uptake, with more than 60,000 passes issued and more than 3.2 million journeys made.

With its budget initially forecast to run out in November 2025, CPCA board members agreed earlier this year to end the local bus fare cap early and use the money to extend the Tiger Pass scheme until March 2026.

There were some concerns following discussions over the summer that the scheme could be reshaped by adding certain restrictions to the pass.