Busbud, the go-to platform for bus travel
Nothing beats being on the ground to understand what travelers actually need. That was the takeaway for Louis-Philippe Maurice, the founder of Busbud. While backpacking through South America in 2011, he dealt with the headache of language barriers, a confusing sea of local bus companies, and the struggle to find reliable schedules. He returned to Canada with a plan to build an intuitive, simple, and centralized booking app, launching the project alongside childhood friends Michael Gradek and Frederic Thouin.
Simplifying bus travel
That is how Busbud began. It is important to note that Busbud is not a bus line. They do not own buses or employ staff at terminals. It is strictly an online booking platform, available as an application, designed to help you find bus routes, schedules, and fares from your laptop or smartphone. It works in your language, in your currency, and globally. The platform now aggregates over 3,900 bus operators connecting more than 21,000 cities across 80 countries, covering over 2,300,000 routes.
The Canadian company also provides practical details like reviews, service levels, onboard amenities, and terminal addresses. They even include photos of the actual buses. This is all backed by 24/7 customer support and secure payment processing.
Those days of scrambling at the station are over. This platform saves you time and money by letting you compare offerings from different carriers in one place, all while considering the environmental impact of your trip.
Busbud, more than just bus tickets
Do not be surprised if you see more than just buses on their site. Following the pandemic, the brand diversified its offerings to include alternatives like train, carpooling, or rental vehicles, though intercity bus travel remains their primary focus and the bulk of their business.