Bus Driver

SCS Software

Rank: #7 / 12
Released: 2007
Studio: SCS Software
Genre: vehicle simulation game

At a glance

Bus Driver is a vehicle simulation game from SCS Software, released in 2007. You take passengers through a city on planned routes and to a timetable, following traffic rules while avoiding upsetting or injuring riders. The focus is on bus work rather than racing, with 12 buses, 30 routes across five difficulty tiers, and duties that include school transport, tourist trips, sightseeing and prisoner transport. Routes vary by time of day and weather, and the city spans districts such as an old town, suburbs, an airport and a harbour. AI-controlled traffic shares the roads, while a system of rules and gameplay bonuses gives routes replay value. The game is single-player and supports partial controller input, Remote Play Together and Family Sharing. It is listed for Microsoft Windows, with Windows also named as its Steam platform. Its gameplay is non-violent, and its bus models are described as detailed and inspired by real-world vehicles.

Who it is for

It suits players looking for a solo bus-driving simulation built around schedules, traffic rules and varied passenger duties. The non-violent gameplay may also suit players who want a driving game without combat.

What is good

12 buses and 30 routes
Five tiers increase route difficulty
Weather and time-of-day variation
Remote Play Together support

What to know first

Listed for Windows only
Controller support is partial

Verdict

Bus Driver centers on passenger transport, route discipline and managing traffic rather than racing. Its range of bus duties and changing conditions gives solo players several kinds of routes to tackle.