Combined Authority £1 Tiger Bus Pass Receives over 2,500 applications in first week of launch!

Combined Authority £1 Tiger Bus Pass Receives over 2,500 applications in first week of launch!

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority is thrilled to announce that the Mayor’s £1 bus fare initiative for under 25s has reached a significant milestone with over 2,500 applications received and more than 1,100 Tiger bus pass cards printed to date.

The £1 Tiger bus pass offers young people more affordable travel options to places of education and training, jobs, shopping, social visits, and more. This initiative is a key part of the Combined Authority’s efforts to improve the local bus network.

“We are incredibly proud of the enthusiastic response to the Tiger bus pass,” said Dr Nik Johnson, Mayor of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough. “With over 2,500 applications and more than 1,100 cards already in the hands of our young residents, we are making a tangible impact on their ability to access education, work, and leisure activities affordably. We look forward to seeing even more young people take advantage of this fantastic opportunity.”

The Tiger bus pass can be used with nearly all operators throughout the entire combined authority region, including Stagecoach, Whippet, Dews, A2B, Stephensons, FACT, Star Travel, and First. The only bus operators currently not participating in this scheme are Vectare and Delaine. Details of where the bus pass can be used, including a map of the region, can be found here.

Applying for the pass is totally free of charge. All applicants need is a photo and proof of age. The passes are simply shown to the bus driver when boarding to claim the £1 fare. Individuals without the pass will not be able to benefit from the discounted fare.

Announced earlier this year, the Mayor’s £1 fare and the Tiger brand represent the first phase of a comprehensive package of improvements to the bus network by the Combined Authority. This includes 30 new or improved bus routes, informed by suggestions from residents who participated in the December bus survey.

We would love to see the Tiger card in use! Share your experiences on social media with the hashtag #tigerbuspass. Whether you’re commuting to school, heading to your job, or exploring the region, snap a photo of your journey with your Tiger pass and post it online. Tag us in your photos and stories and inspire others to join the movement.

For more information and to apply for the Tiger bus pass, please visit: £1 Bus Fare – Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority.