City Transport Simulator: Would a real economy system make the game much more realistic?!

Imagine for a moment how City Transport Simulator would feel if the game had a proper economic system.

Currently, many features are tied to points. Buses are unlocked using operation points, and progression is mostly based on experience instead of money.

But many players think this could work much better with actual finances.

Points work fine, but money feels much more tangible and realistic.

For example:
Instead of unlocking a bus with points, you would actually buy it. Maybe you would need several days of revenue before you can afford a new vehicle. Just like in real transport companies.

Suddenly the gameplay would gain a new layer.

Take repairs, for example. If a bus gets damaged or worn out, it would need to go to the workshop. That costs money. Maybe you decide to repair it immediately – or risk driving a few more shifts.

Another idea is employees. Hiring drivers, paying salaries and gradually growing your company from a small operation into a large public transport network.

One of the most interesting ideas involves ticket sales. Passengers buying tickets would generate real income. Busy routes would become profitable, while weaker routes might lose money.

This would introduce a strategic element: Which routes are profitable? Where should you add more buses? Which connections are important even if they make less money?

Some players even suggest adding traffic fines.

This might sound small, but it would encourage players to drive more carefully.

In that case the game would feel like a mix between a bus simulator and a management simulation.

And that is exactly why many players find the idea so exciting.

Route creation could still remain based on points, while the rest of the game would run on money.

That way the game would not change completely – but it would become much deeper and more realistic.

Of course, this is currently only a community idea. There has been no official announcement about such a system.

But the discussion clearly shows something: Many players would love to see it.

Would you like to see a real economy system in City Transport Simulator? Should buses cost money instead of points? Would traffic fines be a good gameplay feature? Should ticket sales generate income?