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[p][/p][p][/p][h3]🚌 Line 7 is now available![/h3][p][/p][p]Hardly any route is as full of contrasts as Line 7:[/p][p]From the lively Fuhlsbüttler Straße in the south, the journey continues through quiet residential neighborhoods, then through industrial areas, and finally to Steilshoop. There, high-rise buildings shape the skyline – yet the area is also surprisingly green 🌳.[/p][p][/p][p]👉 You can experience Line 7 starting now – the free update is available![/p][p][/p][h3]Watch the trailer on YouTube![/h3][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

[p]We’re happy to introduce a new format for The Bus today: Spotlight.[/p][p]From now on, Spotlight will be published regularly, each time taking a closer look at a specific topic from The Bus. The series is designed to highlight the game in its many facets and guide you step by step through interesting parts of the current in-game experience.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]What is Spotlight?[/h2][p]Spotlight is an ongoing format without numbering. Each entry comes with a concise title and stands on its own. That way, you can jump in at any time without needing to read previous posts.[/p][p][/p][h2]What can you expect?[/h2][p]In Spotlight, we’ll regularly explore different aspects of The Bus. Sometimes we’ll cover familiar elements, sometimes smaller details that can easily get overlooked in everyday driving. The focus is on content that shapes your experience in the game and may offer you a fresh perspective on familiar routes, situations, and routines.[/p][p][/p][h2]Starting point: Berlin-Tegel Airport[/h2][p]For our first Spotlight, we’re heading to a location that many Berlin fans closely associate with The Bus: Berlin-Tegel Airport.[/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][p]In The Bus, Tegel is a distinctive landmark and a key part of the Berlin driving experience. The area around the airport creates a clear sense of arrival and departure and offers a unique atmosphere that feels noticeably different from many inner-city sections.[/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][p]Tegel plays an important role on the TXL in particular. The combination of urban segments and the airport as a destination gives the route its own character and makes this location a fitting start for the new format.[/p][p][/p][h2]Your feedback[/h2][p]Spotlight is also intended to be shaped by your interests. If you have topics you’d like to see, feel free to share them in the comments. Which parts of The Bus should we bring into focus next?[/p]

[p]To celebrate the free expansion of The Bus – Hamburg City Map, we’re launching a series of short video clips. The focus is on Line 7, which will soon expand the existing DLC.
The release is planned for mid-December 2025.[/p][p]The videos will be published gradually on YouTube.[/p][p]We start on Fuhlsbüttler Straße, heading north.
In Part 2, we drive through the southern section of Steilshooper Straße, followed by the northern section in Part 3.
Part 4 continues east along Steilshooper Allee to Gustav-Seitz-Weg.
Finally, Part 5 takes us to the terminal stop Borchertring.[/p][p][/p][p]Video links:[/p][p][/p][p]Part 1 – from Dec 8, 2025, 16:00[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Part 2 – from Dec 9, 2025, 16:00[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Part 3 – from Dec 10, 2025, 16:00[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Part 4 – from Dec 11, 2025, 16:00
[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Part 5 – from Dec 12, 2025, 16:00[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Enjoy watching! 😊[/p]

[h2]Winter magic in Berlin[/h2][p]Via the in-game calendar, various festive Christmas markets in Berlin can be selected as dates starting December 1, 2025. When you select one of these days in December, the markets will be visible in the game up to and including December 31, 2025. At the same time, this is a small reminder to check the calendar whenever you feel like a trip through Berlin with festively decorated markets.[/p][p]The mix of a winter setting, market stalls and glowing lights creates a special atmosphere on your daily routes through the city.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]What you can look forward to[/h2]

• [p]Detailed stalls and Christmas-themed attractions[/p]
• [p]Traditional mulled wine and bratwurst[/p]
• [p]A festive environment during your regular tours[/p]

[p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][p]Whether you just pass by once or cross the market again and again on your lines, the Christmas market will accompany you throughout the festive season.[/p][p]Have fun in wintery Berlin and enjoy the Christmas season in The Bus![/p]

[h3]A new version of the popular Hamburg City map for The Bus is now available on Steam.[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p]The focus of this update is an important new feature: AI buses are now operating in Hamburg as well.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Implementing this feature turned out to be significantly more complex than expected. Every single AI bus was tested on all available routes. Whenever issues occurred, a detailed analysis followed, the suspected cause was corrected, and only the next version showed whether the problem was truly resolved.[/p][p][/p][p] [/p][p]Section by section, all critical spots were refined until every bus could operate reliably. With the AI buses now available on routes 6 and 17, Hamburg’s city traffic now feels noticeably more lively and even more authentic.[/p][p] [/p][p]The update also includes the previously announced new repaints of Hamburger Hochbahn.
A special highlight is the repaint of the white E-Citaro, featuring numerous employee signatures. This has been faithfully recreated to deliver a highly authentic impression.[/p][p][/p][p]Also included:
Several smaller improvements, including adjustments to the behavior of passengers, pedestrians, and AI traffic.[/p][p][/p][p] [/p][p]Update not downloading automatically?[/p][p]Simply go to Downloads in your Steam Library and click the download button next to The Bus.[/p][p][/p][p]We wish you lots of fun with the new feature: AI buses in Hamburg![/p]