Tiger On Demand has reached a major milestone of 50,000 passenger
journeys, as the flexible transport service prepares to expand
into 13 additional South Cambridgeshire villages from Monday 13
July.
Since launching in 2024, Tiger on Demand has provided more than
50,000 passenger journeys across West Huntingdonshire, Fenland,
East Cambridgeshire and South Cambridgeshire, demonstrating
growing demand for flexible demand-responsive transport and
helping connect residents to work, education and leisure.
Building on that success, the service will expand from 13 July to
include Harlton, Hauxton, Harston, Haslingfield, Barrington,
South Trumpington (Park & Ride), Great Shelford, Little
Shelford, Whittlesford, Foxton, Newton, Shepreth and Stapleford
giving more residents access to flexible, affordable public
transport.
The expansion will also replace the existing 32 service, offering
passengers a more flexible way to travel. Instead of relying on
fixed routes and timetables, residents will be able to book
journeys between virtual bus stops across the service area when
they need to travel.
The expansion funding was made possible due to Developer funding
secured by South Cambridgeshire District Council.
Bookings for the expanded zone open on 11 July, allowing
residents to reservice journeys up to 48 hours in advance of the
service launching 13 July.
Journeys can be booked through the Tiger on Demand app, online at
www.tigerondemand.co.uk,
or by calling 01480 595440 (lines open Monday to Saturday,
6am7:30pm)
Affordable fares include:
- Adults: £2.50 per journey
- Children aged 516: £1 per journey
- Under 5s: Free
- Concessionary and disability bus pass holders: Free
- Tiger Pass holders: £1 per journey
Mayor said:
"Reaching 50,000 passenger journeys is a fantastic milestone and
shows that residents value flexible public transport that fits
around their lives.
Tiger on Demand is helping people access work, education,
healthcare and leisure while making better use of our transport
network. By expanding the service into more South Cambridgeshire
communities, we're giving even more residents access to
affordable, flexible transport and improving connections across
our region.
This is another important step in our ambition to get
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough moving."
Cllr Dr Lisa Redrup, South Cambridgeshire District
Council's Lead Cabinet Member for Healthy Communities,
said:
We're thrilled that developer funding secured by the Council, and
collaboration with the Combined Authority, has helped make this
expansion possible. Reliable, affordable transport makes a real
difference to everyday life - whether that's getting to work,
attending appointments, visiting friends and family, or reaching
local shops and services. As demonstrated by the numbers of
people already using it - Tiger on Demand offers a flexible and
convenient way to travel, with journeys that fit around people's
lives rather than a fixed timetable. I'd encourage residents to
give it a try and see how it can help them stay connected to the
people and places that matter most.
Sam Hunt, General Manager of WeMove, said:
Hitting 50,000 journeys shows just how much appetite there is for
demand-responsive travel once people give it a try. WeMove is
proud to be delivering a service which has grown from a new idea
into something residents genuinely rely on, and that's down to a
real team effort with CPCA. We can't wait to bring that same
experience to 13 more villages this month, welcome many new
passengers on board, and see what the next 50,000 journeys look
like.
Residents can explore the new South Cambridgeshire service area,
find their nearest virtual bus stop and learn more about Tiger On
Demand by visiting https://transport.cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk/buses/tiger-on-demand/
