How it works

First mile, last mile, and everything between

Most trips between Northern towns have a cheap, dependable middle: the Ontario Northland bus, the Polar Bear Express, a local transit route. The hard parts are getting to it and getting from it. That’s where Maple One comes in.

First mile Home → station A Maple One driver picks you up at your door, even on a rural route, and drops you at the terminal timed to your departure. Typically 5 to 15 min
Transit Train or bus The long leg on public transit. We pick the best route, show you the schedule, and include the fare in your total. The cheap, fast part
Last mile Station → destination Your driver is tracking your bus. When you step off, your ride is waiting to take you the final stretch. Typically 5 to 15 min
One booking One fare Live tracking end to end If your bus is late, so is your driver

An example trip

Marc lives in Lively, just outside Sudbury, and has a specialist appointment in North Bay. Here’s what his Tuesday looks like with Maple One versus a single ride across the whole distance.

Fares shown are illustrative and vary with time of day, demand and transit pricing.

Maple One + Ontario Northland$57.80
Maple One ride · Home → Sudbury bus terminal14 min$11.90
Ontario Northland · Sudbury → North Bay1 h 50 min$38.00
Maple One ride · Terminal → Health Centre8 min$7.90
Total travel time2 h 12 min
Direct ride, whole trip~$126
Lively → North Bay on Highway 171 h 45 min to 2 h
Marc saves about $68 each way, and can nap on the bus.

Frequently asked questions

Your next trip starts at your front door.

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