It will improve accessibility and help ease traffic
Worshippers visiting mosques on Mill Road are set to benefit from improved travel options this Ramadan following an expanded partnership between the Mill Road Traders Association (MRTA), Stagecoach, and Cambridge Central Mosque. Running throughout the holy month of Ramadan (February 17 to March 19), the partnership introduces a dedicated evening shuttle-bus service operating from Newmarket Road Park & Ride.
The new service has been designed to support worshippers travelling to Cambridge Central Mosque and other mosques along Mill Road. Ramadan traditionally brings increased evening travel as worshippers attend nightly prayers, community gatherings, and religious observances.
Recognising these unique travel patterns, the partners have worked collaboratively to deliver a practical transport solution that benefits both worshippers and the wider Cambridge community. The pilot initiative has been developed with two key objectives: improving accessibility for worshippers and helping ease traffic pressures and congestion along the Mill Road corridor during peak evening periods.
The shuttle-bus service will operate alongside existing Stagecoach routes, including Service 2 from Milton, ensuring residents and visitors have multiple sustainable travel options.
Kobir Ahmed, Chair of the MRTA, added: “I am very proud to be part of this initiative, which shows what is possible when local businesses, community organisations and transport providers work together with a shared purpose. By supporting worshippers during Ramadan, easing congestion on Mill Road and improving access through sustainable transport, this pilot reflects the kind of collaborative, practical solutions that the MRTA is committed to championing.
“We hope it sets a positive example of how partnership working can deliver real benefits for the whole community. Importantly, this marks the MRTA’s first major initiative of 2026. We look forward to delivering many more collaborative projects throughout the year, working closely with stakeholders, partners, and the wider community to support Mill Road’s continued vibrancy and accessibility.”
Martin Marsh, Acting Operations Director of Stagecoach East, said: “We are very pleased to be able to support the Mill Road community with such a poignant event, and I hope that this will be a boost for all our loyal customers, in the area, at this special time.”