Today, we would like to introduce a particularly creative mod from the community: the “Brick Bus”, created by “Nessi”.

This mod stands out in a very unique way, as the bus is made entirely of brick elements. Both the exterior and the interior have been designed in this style, giving the “Brick Bus” a very distinctive look in The Bus.

What makes this mod especially interesting is how consistently the idea has been carried through. Not only the outer design of the bus, but also the interior has been recreated using matching brick-style elements. This gives the vehicle a unique appearance that clearly sets it apart from more classic bus mods.

An articulated version of the “Brick Bus” is also currently in development. We will take a closer look at that version in one of our next posts.

We are always very happy to see the community create new content for The Bus with such original ideas. The “Brick Bus” by “Nessi” is another great example of how creative and versatile our modding community is.

What do you think about the “Brick Bus” by “Nessi”?

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Many players of The Bus DLC – Hamburg City have been eagerly waiting for it: the Alsterdorf bus depot. This request has repeatedly been brought to us by the community, as such a depot is not only an exciting detail for the map, but also plays an important role for upcoming features.

Now we can finally give you a first look at this new area, which is currently being developed step by step.

To connect it in the future, a new road section of around 1 km has been created. It links the area around Eichenlohweg—where, among other things, line 277 operates and which is characterized by the distinctive Famila supermarket—directly to the depot.

What may sound like a relatively short section at first glance actually has a lot to offer: in addition to the Alsterdorf depot itself, the Rübenkamp S-Bahn station has been fully recreated. Furthermore, the extensive construction site for the new U5 subway line in the Hebebrandstraße area has been depicted in great detail, reflecting a major part of Hamburg’s current cityscape.

The new work-in-progress video shows this first section in motion and provides a good impression of how the route network is being expanded in this area.
In addition, you will find more current development screenshots of this section in this news post. As usual, the scenes shown represent a work-in-progress state and may still change before the final version.

This section is not only a visual milestone: with the integration of the depot, a key requirement for the upcoming economy mode—planned for the Hamburg DLC—is being established.

The subsequent route sections are already in development and in some cases quite advanced. Once the full route from the depot to Bramfelder Dorfplatz has been completed and line 17 has been extended accordingly, the testing phase will begin. A specific release date has not yet been set, but completion is steadily approaching.

An important note regarding future planning: only once the depot has been integrated into the PC version—and with it the introduction of the economy mode—can the full Hamburg expansion be implemented for consoles. With the release of the new route, development for PlayStation and Xbox versions will therefore begin.

You can also look forward to another video coming soon, which will showcase one of the next route sections in detail.

The content shown is from the current stage of development and may change before the final version.

If you don’t want to miss any news about The Bus, you can follow us on Facebook, regularly check our website, or subscribe to our Telegram channel to receive updates directly on your smartphone.

Hello everyone,

a new hotfix for The Bus is now available on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

With this update, we have addressed a range of issues across all platforms and added further improvements for stability, performance and gameplay. Some fixes are available on all platforms, while others are platform-specific.

Below you can find an overview of the latest changes.

PCVersion 1.0.94752

• Fixed rain appearing inside vehicles

• Fixed lag caused by depot busses spawning with lights and never despawning

• Fixed announcements not playing in Multiplayer

• Fixed eCitybus parking brake not responding to volume control

• Fixed menus getting stuck on screen

• Fixed crashes caused by AI driving with wrong operating plan in economy

• Fixed Force Feedback not working in multiplayer

• Fixed eCitybus reflections

• Fixed Force Feedback not working when driving backwards

• Added new vehicle selection scenery

• Fixed a common crash when AI vehicles tried to switch lanes

• Fixed some achievements

• Level art fixes

• Performance optimizations

Xbox Series X|S
Version 1.0.94.754

• Fixed out of memory crashes on Series S

• Fixed eCitybus reflections

• Added new vehicle selection scenery

• Fixed a common crash when AI vehicles tried to switch lanes

• Fixed some achievements

• Level art fixes

• Performance optimizations

PlayStation 5
Version 01.000.009

• Fixed rain appearing inside vehicles

• Fixed lag caused by depot busses spawning with lights and never despawning

• Fixed eCitybus parking brake not responding to volume control

• Fixed menus getting stuck on screen

• Fixed crashes caused by AI driving with wrong operating plan in economy

• Fixed eCitybus reflections

• Added new vehicle selection scenery

• Fixed a common crash when AI vehicles tried to switch lanes

• Fixed some trophies

• Fixed fleet vehicle tour assignment

• Fixed savegame issues in economy mode

• Level art fixes

• Performance optimizations

Thank you for your reports and feedback.

Hello everyone,

today we would like to share how we plan to handle future updates for The Bus.

Our goal is to release new updates simultaneously on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. This will make it clearer for everyone when an update is available and what changes it includes.

To make sure this process works reliably, future updates will first be tested on PC in the Public Beta. This allows us to review new content, improvements and fixes in advance under real conditions before the update is released on all platforms.

With this approach, we want to ensure that updates function properly and that possible complications can be identified early. Only after this testing phase will an update be released simultaneously on all platforms.

In addition, we are also working on an even clearer way to present our changelogs, so that it becomes easier to keep track of all changes in the future.

We hope this will create more clarity, a better overview and a more stable update process for The Bus.

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Today, we would like to introduce a community-made mod: the MAN Lion's City A23, created by “A PRO”.

The screenshots show the bus in The Bus from several different perspectives. A big thank you to “A PRO” for the work on this vehicle and for expanding the modding community around The Bus.

The MAN Lion's City A23 is an articulated bus, meaning a longer city bus with a flexible joint section. Vehicles like this are mainly used on busy routes where higher passenger capacity is needed. The A23 is part of the MAN Lion's City family and is designed for urban public transport.

In general, articulated buses like this offer plenty of space, multiple doors, and efficient passenger flow in daily route operations. That makes them especially well suited for heavily used lines in city traffic.

We are always happy to see more vehicles find their way into The Bus through community projects. Mods like this show how much creativity and dedication there is in the community and how much new content can expand the experience.

What do you think about the MAN Lion's City A23 by “A PRO”?

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In DevLog 13, we want to show you some of the things we are currently working on. Of course, there is a lot more happening in the background, so this DevLog is only a rough preview of the next upcoming update.

Please note that the changes mentioned in this post will only take effect with the next update.

• Cars would, in rare cases, stop in the middle of intersections

• The AI would sometimes not stop directly at the curb

• Some achievements could not be completed

• In Economy Mode, players would receive sick notes from employees who were not even part of their company

• Employees who were sick in Economy Mode could not be replaced

• In rare cases, the AI would drive through red lights

• No Force Feedback while reversing

• Loss of Force Feedback in some cases

At the same time, we are continuing to work on many more improvements in the background and will keep you updated on the next steps.

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Before switching to the beta version, please back up your save files, as they may not be compatible with the current live version.

Important note: This is a beta version that is still in testing. Technical issues or instability may occur. Please also check your installed mods to ensure they are compatible with the current beta.

We appreciate your feedback and bug reports. They help us improve The Bus.

1. Open your Steam Library and right-click on The Bus.

2. Select Properties.

3. Go to the Betas tab.

4. Under Beta Participation, select beta – Public Beta.

5. Close the window. The download will start automatically.

6. Once the download is complete, you can start The Bus via Play.

• Fixed more ecitybus reflections

• Add new Vehicle Selection scenery

• Fixed common crash when AI Vehicles tried to switch lanes

• Fixed some achievements

• Level Art Fixes

• Performance Optimizations*

*The impact of performance optimizations may vary depending on your system, including hardware, installed software, and background processes.

Work on the northern extension of Line 17 is continuing at full speed. After previously sharing initial screenshots of the section north of Barmbek station up to the major intersection at Fuhlsbüttler Straße / Altes Wöhr / Langenfort, we can now present a first work-in-progress video showcasing this area in motion — and beyond.

While the scenes shown are still work in progress and do not represent the final version, the video provides an even clearer impression of how the route is gradually taking shape. In addition, we are also sharing new screenshots from the current state of development in this update.

Shortly after the release of The Bus DLC – Hamburg City, we received numerous requests from the community to extend Line 17 beyond Barmbek station. In the current version of the DLC, the line ends there before heading back towards Feldstraße.

We are excited to expand the route significantly: in one of the upcoming updates, Line 17 will be extended by approximately 4.5 km to the north, reaching Bramfelder Dorfplatz. There, buses will turn behind the shopping center before beginning the return journey towards Barmbek.

Looking ahead, further expansion is already planned. At a later stage, Line 17 will be extended beyond Bramfelder Dorfplatz towards Karlshöhe and ultimately to the Berne subway station.

Significant infrastructure work has already been completed. The gap between Hellbrookstraße and Richeystraße has been closed, fully developed, and carefully detailed. While previous previews mainly focused on the section up to the distinctive Ring Bridge, the new video now goes beyond this point.

After passing beneath the Ring Bridge and the busy intersection at Langenfort, the video showcases for the first time the following section leading up to the Richeystraße stop. This part already integrates seamlessly into the existing road network and gives a strong impression of the final route layout.

From Richeystraße, Line 17 follows the route of lines 7 and 277, continuing north along Steilshooper Straße. The northeastern section between the Bramfelder Chaussee / Steilshooper Allee intersection and Bramfelder Dorfplatz is currently still under construction, with this part of the route gradually coming to life.

To give you a closer look, we have put together a new work-in-progress video: experience the busy Fuhlsbüttler Straße, the impressive intersection at the Ring Bridge and Langenfort, and for the first time, the section leading to Richeystraße — all in motion.

https://youtu.be/cvr41gqYyQw

Please note that all content shown represents the current development state and is subject to change.

In addition to the video, this news post also includes new screenshots from the current development progress between the Hellbrookstraße and Neue Wöhr stops. The following section will be presented in a separate update.

If you don’t want to miss any updates on The Bus, make sure to follow us on Facebook, visit our website regularly, or subscribe to our Telegram channel to receive the latest news directly on your smartphone.

Before switching to the beta version, please back up your save files, as they may not be compatible with the current live version.

Important note: This is a beta version that is still in testing. Technical issues or instability may occur. Please also check your installed mods to ensure they are compatible with the current beta.

We appreciate your feedback and bug reports. They help us improve The Bus.

1. Open your Steam Library and right-click on The Bus.

2. Select Properties.

3. Go to the Betas tab.

4. Under Beta Participation, select beta – Public Beta.

5. Close the window. The download will start automatically.

6. Once the download is complete, you can start The Bus via Play.

• Fixed ecitybus reflections

• Fixed some keybinds not working in multiplayer

• Fixed force feedback not working when driving backwards

• Level Art Fixes

• Performance Optimizations*

*The impact of performance optimizations may vary depending on your system, including hardware, installed software, and background processes.