Tiger on Demand expands to South Cambridgeshire villages from 13 July

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Published on June 22, 2026

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Tiger on Demand expands to South Cambridgeshire villages from 13 July

Residents in 13 South Cambridgeshire villages will soon benefit from a more flexible way to travel, as Tiger on Demand expands into the area from Monday 13 July.

The expanded service will replace the existing 32 bus route, which ends on 12 July, with a demand-responsive service designed to offer greater flexibility, wider coverage and better connections for local communities.

The villages included in the expansion are: Harlton, Hauxton, Harston, Haslingfield, Barrington, South Trumpington (P&R), Great Shelford, Little Shelford, Whittlesford, Foxton, Newton, Shepreth and Stapleford.

Unlike a traditional bus service operating to a fixed timetable and route, Tiger on Demand allows residents to book journeys between virtual bus stops across a much wider travel zone, making it easier to travel when they need to.

The service is designed to support a range of everyday journeys, including commuting, school travel, shopping, leisure and connections to other transport services such as Trumpington Park & Ride.

Tiger on Demand has been introduced to improve connectivity and make better use of resources, replacing a low-demand fixed-route service with a more responsive model that better reflects how people travel today.

Residents can book journeys between any virtual bus stops within the service zone Monday to Saturday, 6:30am to 7pm, with bookings available up to 48 hours in advance. Virtual bus stop locations can be viewed on the website or directly in the Tiger on Demand app.

Journeys can be booked by:

  • Downloading the Tiger on Demand app
  • Calling 01480 595440 (lines open Monday to Saturday, 6am–7:30pm)

Bookings will open on 11 July, allowing residents to reserve journeys ahead of launch.

Fares are:

  • Adults: £2.50 per journey
  • Children aged 5–16: £1 per journey
  • Under 5s: Free
  • Concessionary and disability bus pass holders: Free
  • Tiger Pass holders: £1 per journey

Mayor Paul Bristow said, 

“The expansion means more South Cambridgeshire residents will have access to affordable, flexible public transport that works around their lives.

By replacing an underused fixed route with a demand-responsive service, we’re making better use of resources while helping people get to work, education, appointments and local services.

This is exactly the kind of practical improvement that helps get Cambridgeshire and Peterborough moving.”

Cllr Dr Lisa Redrup, Lead Cabinet Member for Healthy Communities, said, 

“This excellent improvement to local bus services has been possible due to good collaboration between Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority and South Cambridgeshire District Council. It utilises available developer funding for community transport and provides a service that helps people reach other larger villages for things such as shopping and leisure without the need to go into Cambridge. Please download the app now and see how it can make a difference to you.”