The Bus News

[h2]The Community Has Spoken![/h2][p]Thank you to everyone who took part in our screenshot contest! 🚍✨
We received an amazing number of stunning shots from The Bus – the decision was incredibly close, as our community voted for the winners.[/p][p]Here are the three winning screenshots that received the most votes in the end:[/p][p][/p][h3]🥇 1st Place: lulu1234244[/h3][p][/p][h3]🥈 2nd Place: ana_l_og[/h3][p][/p][h3]🥉 3rd Place: politievrouwman200197[/h3][p][/p][p]Congratulations to the winners! 🎉
Your screenshots capture the atmosphere of The Bus perfectly.[/p][p]A big thank-you to everyone who took part – you submitted amazing shots and showed how diverse The Bus can be.[/p][p]We’re already looking forward to the next contest with you![/p]

[p][/p][h2]A new update for The Bus is now available![/h2][p]With this update, AI buses are coming to the streets of Berlin, making the gameplay even more immersive. For added realism, the damping of articulated buses has been reworked and a new articulation damping system implemented, making the driving behavior feel more authentic. Additionally, force feedback on road surfaces provides an even more intense driving experience.[/p][p]Alongside improvements in multiplayer – such as properly synchronized seats and new admin tools like temporary bans – the game’s overall performance and stability have also been optimized.[/p][p]You can view the complete changelog with all details and additional improvements online as usual.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]Changelog 0.24.88206 EA[/h3]

• [p]Added AI buses[/p]
• [p]Added standing passengers[/p]
• [p]Implemented articulated bus damping[/p]
• [p]Road elements now generate force feedback[/p]
• [p]Servers can now require DLCs to join[/p]
• [p]Passengers can now switch to the exterior camera using the jump key[/p]
• [p]Admins and moderators are now highlighted in chat[/p]
• [p]Added temporary bans[/p]
• [p]Servers can now start with the current real time[/p]
• [p]Reports via F1 can now be directed to specific recipients[/p]
• [p]Added new commands for ticket chance, AI buses, and traffic density[/p]
• [p]Occupied seats are now correctly synchronized in multiplayer[/p]
• [p]Improved damping and handling of articulated buses[/p]
• [p]Updated ABS and ASR systems for buses[/p]
• [p]Updated FSR to version FSR4[/p]
• [p]Minor improvements to gamepad controls[/p]
• [p]Speed-sensitive steering is now automatically disabled when using a steering wheel[/p]
• [p]Changes to fleet, schedule, and map in the admin menu are now saved[/p]
• [p]Updated level art graphics[/p]
• [p]General performance improvements*[/p]
• [p]Passengers no longer get stuck in doors[/p]
• [p]Passengers no longer board through closed doors[/p]
• [p]Fixed rain inside articulated buses[/p]
• [p]Fixed crash when skipping time[/p]
• [p]AI vehicles now use lights and turn signals in multiplayer[/p]
• [p]Fixed issue where players couldn’t move after removing a bus[/p]
• [p]Fleets are now saved correctly[/p]
• [p]Fixed voice chat under Linux[/p]
• [p]Mods from older beta versions are now marked as potentially incompatible[/p]
• [p]Fixed crash with old profiles[/p]
• [p]Photo mode time changes no longer affect AI buses[/p]
• [p]Minimap elements are now correctly removed when switching maps[/p]

[p]*The impact of performance improvements may vary depending on system hardware, installed software, and running background processes.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p]If you encounter any bugs in this update, please report them directly in-game using the F1 key. For any other technical issues, feel free to contact our support team at https://www.tml-studios.de/forum/support.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]A new beta patch for The Bus is now available![/h2][p]Before switching to the beta version, please make sure to create a backup of your save files, as they may not be compatible with the current release version.[/p][p]Important Notice: This is a beta version that is still in the testing phase. Technical issues or instability may occur. Please also check your installed mods to ensure they are compatible with the current beta version.[/p][p]We appreciate your feedback and bug reports – they help us make The Bus even better![/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]How to install the beta version:[/h3]

1. [p]Open your Steam Library and right-click on The Bus.[/p]
2. [p]Select Properties.[/p]
3. [p]Go to the Betas tab.[/p]
4. [p]Under Beta participation, select beta - Public Beta.[/p]
5. [p]Close the window – the download will start automatically.[/p]
6. [p]Once the download is complete, you can start The Bus via Play.[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]Changelog 0.24.88206 EA[/h3]

• [p]Fixed translation issues[/p]
• [p]Fixed incorrect bus stop markings[/p]
• [p]Fixed several braking issues[/p]
• [p]Minor improvements to gamepad controls[/p]
• [p]General performance improvements*[/p]

[p]*The impact of performance improvements may vary depending on system hardware, installed software, and running background processes.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p]If you encounter any bugs in this beta patch, please report them directly in-game using the F1 key. For any other technical issues, feel free to contact our support team at https://www.tml-studios.de/forum/support.[/p]

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Things are moving forward at full speed!
Work on the new Line 7 for The Bus DLC – Hamburg City is in full swing.

This line will later be released as a free update, expanding the existing network with another exciting route section in the northern part of Hamburg.
[/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🚧 Progress on All Fronts[/h2][p]
Development is currently happening in multiple areas at once:
Roads are being newly laid, terrain carefully adjusted, and previously missing sections are being modeled.

The foundation for this work is the Geoportal of the City of Hamburg, which provides precise data on street dimensions, routes, elevations, and building positions.
This ensures the new route is created accurate down to the centimeter for the most realistic result possible.

Line 7 is divided into several segments being developed in parallel.
Step by step, these sections are now coming together – soon the entire route will be fully drivable!
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[/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🛠️ The Finishing Touches Begin[/h2][p][/p][p]Alongside the main road construction, preparations for detailed polish are already underway:[/p]

• [p]Traffic Lights
  While simple intersections can be implemented quickly, complex junctions – which appear several times along Line 7 – require a lot of fine-tuning and attention to detail.
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• [p]Lighting
  Numerous custom Hamburg street lamp variants are currently being integrated to authentically recreate the city’s distinctive atmosphere.
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• [p]Traffic, Street, and Information Signs
  These are being created in many different versions and placed at their real-world locations.
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• [p]AI Paths
  Precision is key here: the paths are continuously fine-tuned during testing to ensure smooth and realistic traffic flow.
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[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]📸 A Look Behind the Scenes[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]
We have compiled a few current development screenshots for you.

Please note: this is still a non-final version, so details may change before release.

Even now, it’s clear to see how far development has progressed – and how Hamburg City continues to evolve into a true highlight within The Bus with every new line.[/p][p] [/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]📢 Stay Up to Date[/h2][p]
Follow us on **Facebook** or subscribe to our **newsletter** to stay up to date with all the latest news about The Bus and the Hamburg DLC.
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We wish you lots of fun exploring virtual Hamburg! 🧡 [/p]

[p][/p][h2]A new beta patch for The Bus is now available![/h2][p]Before switching to the beta version, please make sure to create a backup of your save files, as they may not be compatible with the current release version.[/p][p]Important Notice: This is a beta version that is still in the testing phase. Technical issues or instability may occur. Please also check your installed mods to ensure they are compatible with the current beta version.[/p][p]We appreciate your feedback and bug reports – they help us make The Bus even better![/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]How to install the beta version:[/h3]

1. [p]Open your Steam Library and right-click on The Bus.[/p]
2. [p]Select Properties.[/p]
3. [p]Go to the Betas tab.[/p]
4. [p]Under Beta participation, select beta - Public Beta.[/p]
5. [p]Close the window – the download will start automatically.[/p]
6. [p]Once the download is complete, you can start The Bus via Play.[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]Changelog 0.24.88074 EA[/h3]

• [p]Repaints are no longer displayed as potentially incompatible[/p]
• [p]Fixed a crash related to telemetry[/p]
• [p]Corrected Solaris gear shifting[/p]
• [p]Fixed a crash occurring with old profiles[/p]
• [p]Players are now shown on the map even when far away[/p]
• [p]AI buses spawn more reliably in multiplayer[/p]
• [p]AI buses no longer get stuck while searching for break stops[/p]
• [p]AI buses no longer spawn inside other AI buses[/p]
• [p]AI buses now spawn with the correct trailer position[/p]
• [p]Workshop fleets can be loaded again[/p]
• [p]Added new commands for ticket chance, AI buses, and traffic density[/p]
• [p]Various fixes to level art graphics[/p]
• [p]General performance improvements*[/p]

[p]*The impact of performance improvements may vary depending on system hardware, installed software, and running background processes.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p]If you encounter any bugs in this beta patch, please report them directly in-game using the F1 key. For any other technical issues, feel free to contact our support team at https://www.tml-studios.de/forum/support.[/p]