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The Bus | Linie 123 OUT NOW
Line 123 is now available for free in The Bus!

Starting at the S+U main station, line 123 runs to the Mäckeritzwiesen. A highlight of the line is definitely the Siemensdamm.

We hope you enjoy the new route!

The Bus Update 2.3 - RELEASE
Update 2.3 of the Early Access version of The Bus is here!

Look forward to new improvements and bugfixes!

Following, you will find a detailed list with all the changes.

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Changelog 0.19.62484 EA

  • Added rotation option for bus accessories
  • Tours can now go until 4am the next day
  • Added end of Tour announcements
  • Parking Busses now load repaints
  • Modlist now shows which mods are unsupported due to versions
  • Added more options to Telemetry
  • Operating plans now regularly save while editing
  • Fixed crane parts appearing on street
  • Fixed Scania kneeling behavior
  • Fixed Construction vehicles missing wheels
  • Fixed Atron time display
  • Fixed interaction highlight staying on screen
  • Fixed rain in cockpit at high speeds
  • Fixed missing license plate for parking busses
  • Fixed performance issue in main menu
  • Fixed issue when leaving operating plan editor
  • Fixed stop request sound in Scania
  • Fixed Multi Display showing same image on all screens
  • Fixed loading of savegames
  • Fixed repaint colors. This will cause long load times on first start.
  • Fixed an issue where the atron start button was sometimes not clickable
  • Fixed Memory leak related to trains
  • Fixed Passengers getting stuck in eCitybus when front door is closed
  • Fixed Navigation for Mod Maps
  • Fixed Some displays not updating
  • Fixed double pressing apply reverting settings
  • Fixed wrong day used for bus stop display
  • Fixed missing ambient sound
  • Fixed stop request sound not playing
  • Fixed inside rain sound
  • Fixed indicator sound
  • Fixed Rain in cockpit at high speeds
  • Fixed ECitybus passengers getting stuck due to door
  • Fixed license plates for parking busses
  • Fixed some Atron text formatting bugs
  • Fixed Photomode stuck bug
  • Indicator for stops on the selected tour
  • Fixed being unable to interact with Atron when not pressing arrived at first stop
  • Bus stop sign no longer generates infinite plates
  • Level Art Fixes
  • Performance Optimizations**



** Please, be aware that the impact of performance optimisations varies from system to system due to hardware configurations, installed software and other programs running in the background

The Bus Update 2.3 - BETA
Update 2.3 of the Early Access of The Bus is now available as BETA for testing.

This beta adds multiple improvements and bug-fixes to The Bus.

For the full detailed list of changes, please, see the changelog below.

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Please create backup copies of your savegame files before switching to the EA BETA Update. Savegames may not be compatible with the new version of the game.

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ATTENTION: This is a BETA update. Technical problems, instability of the game as well as bugs during gameplay can be possible.

How to install the beta version of the update?

Quite easily:

  1. In your Library, you click with the right mouse button on the entry of the "The Bus"
  2. In the drop-menu, you click on the entry "Properties"
  3. In the window "The Bus - Properties" you select the tab "BETAS"
  4. In the field "Select the beta you would like to opt into:" select the entry "beta-beta"
  5. Now you can close the window and the beta version of the update should download right away
  6. After downloading the update you can start The Bus via the "PLAY" button
  7. In the main menu should now be the corresponding version number of the beta version of the update and you can test the update


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Changelog 0.19.61453 EA Beta

  • Added rotation option for bus accessories
  • Tours can now go until 4am the next day
  • Parking Busses now load repaints
  • Modlist now shows which mods are unsupported due to versions
  • Added more options to Telemetry
  • Operating plans now regularly save while editing
  • Fixed crane parts appearing on street
  • Fixed Scania kneeling behavior
  • Fixed Construction vehicles missing wheels
  • Fixed Atron time display
  • Fixed interaction highlight staying on screen
  • Fixed rain in cockpit at high speeds
  • Fixed missing license plate for parking busses
  • Fixed performance issue in main menu
  • Fixed issue when leaving operating plan editor
  • Fixed stop request sound in Scania
  • Fixed Multi Display showing same image on all screens
  • Fixed loading of savegames
  • Fixed repaint colors. This will cause long load times on first start.
  • Fixed an issue where the atron start button was sometimes not clickable
  • Fixed Memory leak related to trains
  • Fixed Passengers getting stuck in eCitybus when front door is closed
  • Fixed Navigation for Mod Maps
  • Fixed Some displays not updating
  • Fixed double pressing apply reverting settings
  • Fixed wrong day used for bus stop display
  • Fixed missing ambient sound
  • Fixed stop request sound not playing
  • Fixed inside rain sound
  • Fixed indicator sound
  • Level Art Fixes
  • Updated Repaint Template for eCitybus
  • Performance Optimizations**



* Only occurred during the BETA test of this update

** Please, be aware that the impact of performance optimisations varies from system to system due to hardware configurations, installed software, and other programs running in the background

Flashbass.FM

Yo, check it out! Flashbass.FM - Your sound, your style!



Here, the streets come alive with the sickest beats!
Get ready to cruise through THE BUS with the coolest tunes!
So, let loose and share your spirit with the whole community!
https://steamcommunity.com/groups/FlashbassFM

The Bus | NextSim 23 | Line 123 | Hamburg DLC
There were two highlights for The Bus players at NextSim 23: the upcoming Line 123 and the first third-party DLC from Halycon Media - Hamburg! 🚌

Have you seen the news about The Bus at NextSim already?
If not, you can catch up on it here:

Aerosoft NextSim 23 | Stream
In one hour, it's finally time again:
The Aerosoft NextSim 23 Stream will start at 8pm CEST on the YouTube channel of NPLAY!

Look forward to exclusive interviews with developers and exciting news about numerous Aerosoft titles - including The Bus, of course.

Tune in!


Oberhavel Beta Map - Unbelievable how good this looks!

The Bus | Line 245 OUT NOW
Line 245 is now available for free in The Bus!

Starting at the Zoological Garden, line 245 runs via Ernst-Reuter-Platz past the central station to Robert-Koch-Platz. It connects the current lines with each other and thus also closes the circle around the Tiergarten.

Enjoy!

The Bus Update Phase 2.2 - RELEASED
Update 2.2 of the Early Access version of The Bus is here!

Look forward to an upgrade to Unreal Engine 5.1 as well as bus accessories and several bug fixes.

Following, you will find a detailed list with all the changes.

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Changelog 0.18.58331 EA


  • Upgrade to Unreal Engine 5.1
  • Added Bus accessory system
  • Fixed Scania Citywide sound
  • Fixed player indicator appearing multiple times on map
  • Fixed passengers getting stuck
  • Level Art Fixes
  • Performance Optimizations**



** Please, be aware that the impact of performance optimisations varies from system to system due to hardware configurations, installed software and other programs running in the background

The Bus Update 2.2 - BETA
Update 2.2 of the Early Access of The Bus is now available as BETA for testing.

This beta adds a bus accessory system to The Bus and upgrades it to Unreal Engine 5.1. Moreover, you can expect several bug fixes.

For the full detailed list of changes, please, see the changelog below.

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Please create backup copies of your savegame files before switching to the EA BETA Update. Savegames may not be compatible with the new version of the game.

---
ATTENTION: This is a BETA update. Technical problems, instability of the game as well as bugs during gameplay can be possible.

How to install the beta version of the update?

Quite easily:

  1. In your Library, you click with the right mouse button on the entry of the "The Bus"
  2. In the drop-menu, you click on the entry "Properties"
  3. In the window "The Bus - Properties" you select the tab "BETAS"
  4. In the field "Select the beta you would like to opt into:" select the entry "beta-beta"
  5. Now you can close the window and the beta version of the update should download right away
  6. After downloading the update you can start The Bus via the "PLAY" button
  7. In the main menu should now be the corresponding version number of the beta version of the update and you can test the update


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Changelog 0.18.58137 EA Beta

  • Upgrade to Unreal Engine 5.1
  • Added Bus accessory system
  • Fixed Scania Citywide sound
  • Fixed player indicator appearing multiple times on map
  • Fixed passengers getting stuck
  • Level Art Fixes
  • Performance Optimizations**



* Only occurred during the BETA test of this update

** Please, be aware that the impact of performance optimisations varies from system to system due to hardware configurations, installed software, and other programs running in the background
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