Purpose

To agree options for Tiger Pass 2027/8

Decision

RESOLVED:

A.    To note the emerging evidence base and methodology for setting a fixed reimbursement pot for the Tiger Pass scheme in 2027/28.

B.    To note that CPCA is working on proposals to attract sponsorship, advertising or other revenue-growth opportunities linked to the Tiger Pass.

C.   To note the short and medium-term options for physical cards, QR codes, an app and digital-wallet credentials.

D.   To recommend that the CA Board approves the proposed proposal for the Tiger Pass reimbursement approach and approves the negotiating strategy, and delegates to the Assistant Director of Public Transport to negotiate and finalise the scheme agreement

E.    To recommend that the CA Board approves delegated authority to the Assistant Director of Public Transport to continue negotiations with all participating operators and finalise the scheme agreements.

F.    To recommend that the CA Board delegates authority to the Assistant Director of Public Transport to increase eligibility controls within the Tiger Pass application process to reduce fraudulent activity, in line with the options outlined in the report.

G.   To recommend that the CA Board agree the strategy of re-issuing of Tiger passes to prevent continued use after the holder reaches the age limit of 25.

The following recommendation, on being put to the vote, did not meet the Transport Committee’s voting requirements as set out in the constitution at 5.17.7 Special Voting.pdf and therefore was not approved.

DEFEATED:

H.   To recommend that the CA Board approve the proposed hierarchy of mitigations should the 2027/28 budget not be met, subject to equality, legal, operational and member consideration.