Two bus projects for ETS2? Why both SCS Software and TruckersMP are working on buses!

Euro Truck Simulator 2 has always focused on trucks, cargo transport and long-distance logistics across Europe. Recently, however, discussions about bus transport inside the game have started to appear.

Looking closer reveals that there are actually two completely separate projects involved.

The first one comes directly from the main developer of the game, SCS Software. According to current information, the studio is working on a potential bus DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2. If released, this would be an official expansion similar to map DLCs or vehicle packs.

A DLC (downloadable content) is an official extension developed by the creators of the game itself. It integrates directly into the base game and is usually sold through platforms like Steam.

At the same time, the team behind TruckersMP is working on a different bus-related feature. TruckersMP is the well-known multiplayer modification that allows players to drive together on shared servers.

In cooperation with the modding group Heavy Vehicles Turkey, TruckersMP plans to introduce a 13-meter coach bus with around 41 seats into the multiplayer environment.

The key difference lies in the gameplay concept. While the official DLC from SCS Software would likely expand the base game experience, the TruckersMP project focuses more on multiplayer gameplay.

Players could create bus routes, drive between stops and pick up passengers. Virtual passengers would wait at bus stops and board the bus one by one. Statistics such as punctuality could even affect the final payment.

TruckersMP developers emphasize that they do not want to replicate or compete with potential SCS DLC features. Instead, their goal is to expand the multiplayer experience.

In simple terms, both projects are heading toward the same theme – buses in ETS2 – but they take very different approaches.

One is an official DLC created by the game’s developer.
The other is a multiplayer mod created by the community.

Both ideas show that the concept of passenger transport in Euro Truck Simulator 2 is becoming increasingly interesting for players.

Would you like to see buses in ETS2? Would you prefer an official bus DLC? Or would you rather drive bus routes in multiplayer? Do you think passenger transport fits into ETS2?