Steam app 491540 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 18:14 UTC
Transport passengers in the city bus simulation The Bus along 1:1 scale routes in Berlin, passing landmarks like the Victory Column, Brandenburg Gate, and Alexanderplatz. In the Scania Citywide LF and other licensed buses, sell tickets, handle traffic, and get everyone to their destination safely.
718 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
67 months, March 2021 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 438 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 280 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
The Bus was released on 26 Mar, 2026.
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49 achievements in total.
50 developer announcements, May 2026 to Sep 2026 · times in UTC
The development of The Bus DLC – London South is moving forward, and today we have an important update for everyone looking forward to taking the wheel in London.The official Steam page for The Bus DLC – London South is now live!You can now…
BekkaA new version of The Bus DLC – Hamburg City is now available via the Public Beta. It introduces several new features, adjustments, and improvements.All owners of the Hamburg DLC can already try out the new version.To do so, open the…
BekkaWhat’s next for the routes, what about the console version, and what other updates are planned? We receive many questions from the community about The Bus DLC – Hamburg City. Here you can find answers to the most important questions, along…
BekkaThe Bus will be 25% off for 7 days starting now! ⏰ Start: September 5, 10:00 CEST⏳ End: September 12, 10:00 CEST🔥 25% off The Bus👉 Haven’t jumped on board yet? Now’s the perfect time! 🚌The Bus – hop on and experience Berlin!🛒 Get it here:
BekkaWith our developer diary, we’ll be taking you behind the scenes of the development of the The Bus DLC – London South. At irregular intervals, we’ll show you the current state of the map. We’ll also be introducing selected locations and…
laura [aerosoft]Hello everyone,a Hotfix for Update 1.2 is now available. This hotfix fixes many critical issues regarding the new DLC and some other bugs. Changelog 1.2.100996 HotfixFixed Vehicle Selection CameraFixed Invisible Walls blocking more area…
DarkereHello everyone!The Ebus 2.2 will expand your fleet in The Bus with a modern, fully electric city bus.The DLC includes the Ebus 2.2 as a 12-metre solo bus and an 18-metre articulated bus, each available in different configurations. This…
DarkereHello everyone,Update 1.2 for The Bus is now available! The update introduces AI trams, support for custom operating plans in Economy Mode and improved wheel interaction with curbs. It also includes additional features and adjustments for…
absoladoBefore 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.…
DarkereHello everyone,Update 1.2 for The Bus launches for PC on 26 August 2026 at 14:00 CEST. The Ebus 2.2 follows on the same day at 14:00 CEST.Both the update and the Ebus 2.2 will be released for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on 2 September…
absoladoThe release of the Ebus 2.2 is just around the corner. We have therefore answered the most frequently asked questions about the upcoming DLC.When will the Ebus 2.2 be released?The Ebus 2.2 will be released for PC on August 26, 2026 at 2:00…
absoladoBefore 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.…
absoladoBefore 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.…
absoladoAs with our first The Bus DLC – Hamburg City, we also want to accompany the development of Lübeck with a developer diary.At irregular intervals, we will give you insights into the ongoing development. We will introduce landmarks along the…
laura [aerosoft]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.…
absoladoThe official release date for the fully electric Ebus 2.2 has finally been confirmed! The new DLC for The Bus will be released on August 26, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.Watch the official trailer now:The Ebus 2.2…
absoladoSome time ago, we shared the first screenshot from the development of the Line 17 extension. Many of you immediately recognized the location shown.It is indeed the intersection of Bramfelder Chaussee and Berner Chaussee.From here, Line 17…
BekkaOnce again, we will be at gamescom together with Aerosoft this year!You can play The Bus on our two simulators and be among the first to try the upcoming fully electric Ebus 2.2 city bus, which will be released as a DLC for The Bus, as well…
absoladoWith The Bus DLC – London South, Halycon Media is expanding the bus simulation The Bus beyond Germany for the first time.The new expansion is being developed in cooperation with British developer Rhys McCollin and takes players to the UK…
BekkaHello everyone!You can now add the Ebus 2.2 to your Steam wishlist! This means you will automatically be notified as soon as the DLC becomes available.The Ebus 2.2 expands your fleet in The Bus with a modern, fully electric city bus. The…
absoladoBefore 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.…
absoladoHello everyone!The Ebus 2.2 will soon expand your fleet in The Bus with a modern, fully electric city bus. The DLC launches in August 2026, and we will announce the exact release date soon.Before then, you will soon be able to add the Ebus…
absoladoHello everyone,the next update for The Bus will be released in August for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. It will include plenty of new content, bug fixes, and improvements.A Public Beta for the update will launch on PC later this…
absoladoFollowing the end of our Summer Sale, Games Composed in Germany gives you another chance to pick up The Bus at a discount. Until July 27, you can save 10% on both The Bus and the Hamburg City DLC, so head over to Steam and check out the…
absoladoWe have updated the roadmap for The Bus to show which features are already planned for the next update. These include, among others:AI tramsForce feedback and telemetry on consolesThe new wheel physicsCustom operating plans for Economy…
absoladoWe are currently reworking the way wheels interact with their surroundings in The Bus. The previous systems are being replaced by the new 3D Collision System, which can detect obstacles around the wheel more reliably.Note on the screenshots…
absoladoThe TML-Studios Summer Sale 2026 has started!From June 25 to July 9, 2026, you can save up to 80% on selected games from our catalogue. This includes The Bus, Fernbus Simulator, Tourist Bus Simulator, numerous add-ons, as well as older…
absoladoHello everyone,with Update 1.1, we released the next important step for The Bus. At the same time, we know that many of you are wondering what comes next and which topics are currently on our list.That is why we would like to give you an…
absoladoWith the major May update, The Bus – Hamburg City not only introduced the new Economy Mode and the extension of Line 17, but also added the brand-new Line 218. Stretching approximately six kilometers, this route connects Rübenkamp S-Bahn…
laura [aerosoft]Hello everyone,Update 1.1 for The Bus is now available on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.With this update, we are releasing the Economy Mode Update and expanding The Bus with new features, improvements and bug fixes. The focus is…
absoladoBefore 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.…
absoladoHello everyone,from now on, we would like to regularly present the Picture of the Month from The Bus.In this new monthly format, we will show a picture from the community that can either come from the current or the previous month. The…
absoladoBefore 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.…
absoladoBefore 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.…
absoladoIn The Bus, there are 49 achievements that you can unlock.Some of them can be completed during your first steps in the game. These include achievements such as “Ready to Go”, “Home Sweet Home”, “Snapshot” or “Easy Does It”. In many cases…
absoladoSince the release of the The Bus – Hamburg City DLC, the map has grown tremendously.Through several free updates, the DLC has been expanded and improved step by step. New route sections, additional bus lines, numerous new buildings…
BekkaBefore 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.…
absoladoBefore 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.…
absoladoWith the major May update for the The Bus DLC – Hamburg City, Hamburg’s route network has been significantly expanded.To accompany the release, a brand-new video is now available on our YouTube channel, showcasing the new content for the…
BekkaThe major May update for the popular DLC Hamburg City for The Bus is now available for download via Steam.With the new update, the map receives not only numerous optimizations and improvements, but also extensive new route sections, an…
laura [aerosoft]Hello everyone,thank you to everyone who took part in our current feedback survey for The Bus. Based on the responses received so far, we would like to share the survey results with you today.The survey will remain active after this…
absoladoThe “White Repaint Pack” by Daste brings new Workshop content to your fleet in The Bus.The pack includes several white liveries inspired by BVG designs and supports all solo and articulated buses currently available in the game. You can use…
absoladoOver the past few days, many players have been eagerly trying to solve the mystery of which city was hidden behind the altered image in our picture puzzle.Now the secret is revealed: The image featured St. Mary’s Church, one of the most…
laura [aerosoft]Your feedback is an important part of the ongoing development of The Bus. Since release, we have been continuously working on improvements, bug fixes, and new content for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Even if we cannot always…
absoladoThe latest work-in-progress videos from recent weeks already give a good impression: the next major update for the Hamburg DLC is making strong progress and has now entered the final stages of development. Both the new Line 218 and the…
BekkaHello everyone,today we want to give you a first look at another feature we are currently working on for the multiplayer of The Bus: the new radio system, also called Intercom.With this system, we want to expand communication between…
absoladoFollowing the great success of the popular DLC The Bus – Hamburg City, the time has now come to officially announce the next major project for The Bus.On Friday, May 15, 2026, the moment has arrived: we will reveal the next map for the bus…
BekkaHello everyone,with the upcoming Economy Mode Update for The Bus, we want to give you new ways to customize your fleet more individually.One of the planned features is the new shop for liveries and components. This shop is planned to be…
absoladoIn the third work-in-progress video for Line 218, we’re showcasing the final section of this new route. The area shown runs from Steilshooper Allee to the terminus at Heukoppel in the Bramfeld district.The Bus DLC Hamburg City Videotrailer…
BekkaHello everyone,today we would like to briefly talk about the integrated Report Tool in The Bus.Reporting Bugs Directly In-GamePress F1 to open the Report Tool directly in the game and send us bugs or issues. This includes, for example:Map…
absoladoEverything Steam lists as add-on content for this game, newest first. Prices are left out on purpose: the store answers this page in one currency and it is not the reader's.
| Name | Platforms | Released |
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| The Bus - Ebus 2.2 | Windows | 26 Aug 2026 |
| The Bus - Hamburg City (by Halycon) | Windows | 31 Jul 2025 |
| The Bus - London South | Windows | no date |
What Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
| Description | Executable | Arguments | Platform | |
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| Launch | TheBus\Binaries\Win64\TheBus.exe | any |
The folders Steam Cloud syncs. The root is a token Steam uses for a location on your own machine, not a path this page can know.
| Root | Folder | Files |
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WinAppDataLocal | TheBus/Saved/Profiles | *.* and below |
WinAppDataLocal | TheBus/Settings | GlobalSettings.cfg |
WinAppDataLocal | TheBus/Settings | Mods.cfg |
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