The Metro Area Public Transit System, also known as MAPS is a public transport service run by The City of Joplin, Missouri offering fixed-route bus service and demand-responsive transport.

Services

Sunshine Lamp Trolley

The Sunshine Lamp Trolley was launched on July 30, 2007 with a singular route. By 2009, it had expanded to the 3 routes seen today.

Suspensions

On March 18, 2020, Trolley service was briefly suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

On November 23, 2022, Trolley service was suspended due to a driver shortage. On February 3, 2025, The Sunshine Lamp Trolley had resumed service at full levels.

During both of these suspensions, MAPS was unaffected.

MAPS Transit

MAPS Transit begain in 1997 and provides door to door service within Joplin's greater metropolitan area.

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