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The O530 for The Bus is not its own model – why that still does not have to be a problem!

There have recently been several questions around the O530 mod for The Bus: Was the model really built completely from scratch, or does the base come from well-known OMSI mods? This question is important, but it is not automatically a problem. In the end, what matters is: Which license applies, what is being changed, and how does the modder handle open points such as the dashboard?
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June 4, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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Can The Bus Finally Get Closer to the OMSI Feeling Through Mods?

With the announced O530, more community projects, and a slowly growing modding scene, one question is becoming interesting again for many bus fans: Can The Bus eventually get closer to the feeling many people still associate with OMSI through mods? Or is something completely different emerging here?
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June 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Finally, we can see the driver’s area: The Citaro O530 for The Bus shows its dashboard!

There is new progress on the Mercedes-Benz Citaro O530 mod for The Bus. For the first time, the driver’s area has been shown. The modder is currently focusing mainly on the dashboard and the custom VDV display, which is already functional in the first images. The bus is still far from finished, but the most important area for later drives is now becoming visible. Is the O530 mod slowly becoming exactly the project many The Bus players have been waiting for?
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June 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Around 12,500 subscribers: Why the MAN Lion’s City Pack for The Bus is completely deservedly so popular!

There are many mods for The Bus, but not every one really reaches many players. The MAN Lion’s City Pack currently has around 12,500 subscribers. For a vehicle mod, that is a strong number, because behind it there is not just a quick look into the Workshop, but real interest from the community. What makes this MAN mod interesting for so many The Bus players?
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May 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Citaro O530 for The Bus: All questions about probably the most exciting bus mod right now answered!

The Mercedes-Benz Citaro O530 is currently being developed as a mod for The Bus – and that announcement alone is enough to make many bus sim fans immediately sit up and take notice. No wonder: The O530 is not just any city bus. It is one of those buses that you know from real public transport, from OMSI, and from countless virtual line runs. But what is actually known right now? Will the mod be free? Is it coming to the Steam Workshop? Will there be variants? And when can you drive it?
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May 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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The bus that really everyone knows: Mercedes-Benz Citaro O530 is being developed as a mod for The Bus!

A mod is currently being created for The Bus that many bus sim fans will probably immediately take a closer look at: the Mercedes-Benz Citaro O530. This is not just any vehicle, but one of those buses that you know from real cities, from OMSI, and from countless public transport memories. The mod is clearly still in development and not close to release yet. But the announcement alone shows: Something is currently happening in The Bus modding that many players have wanted to see for a long time.
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May 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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The Bus: The community wants more content – but not at the expense of quality!

The new survey from TML Studios shows pretty clearly where The Bus currently stands. Many players see potential, but they do not simply want the next vehicle or the next route placed in front of them. Around 59 percent want new content and improvements equally. That is not a small side note, but actually the most important message of the entire evaluation: The Bus should grow, but please on a more stable foundation.
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May 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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420,500 owners, but only 10.3 hours of playtime: Why The Bus could be a buyer giant with a retention problem!

The Bus has a number that sounds really strong at first: According to Gamalytic, around 420,500 players own the Berlin bus simulator. At the same time, the average playtime is only 10.3 hours. For a long-term simulation, that is surprisingly low – especially for a game that had been in Early Access since 2021 and reached full release in 2026. Do many players buy The Bus out of curiosity, but then leave again relatively quickly?
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May 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Now it gets serious: The Hamburg DLC for The Bus is heading for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S!

For console players of The Bus, there is now one of the most important Hamburg news items since release: After the big May update on PC, the implementation of the Hamburg City DLC for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S can begin. That does not mean the release is right around the corner. But it does mean: The next step has been reached. The store pages are being prepared, the porting is moving closer – and Hamburg is therefore no longer just a PC topic. How big is this step for The Bus on console?
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May 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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The Bus gets Valencia: Modder builds EMT Line 93 in 1:1 scale!

A new community map is currently being created for The Bus: A modder is working on EMT Valencia Line 93 in 1:1 scale. Planned are a route around 45 minutes long, real timetables, the Depósito Sur and matching repaints for all buses. The project is clearly still in development – but for bus sim fans, it is still an interesting look at what could be possible with modding in the future.
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May 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Big Hamburg update for The Bus: Line 218 is now available on PC!

A new update for the Hamburg City DLC of The Bus was released yesterday on PC. The map receives new route sections, line 218, an expanded line 17, the real Alsterdorf depot, and an additional depot for the economy mode. In addition, there are new buildings, reworked areas, and further details along the routes. Anyone driving Hamburg in the game now gets new sections in the north and northeast of the city
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May 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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What really motivates you in The Bus: TML survey shows a clear picture!

TML Studios wanted to know what actually motivates you in The Bus. The answer is pretty clear: Most players do not get in because they desperately want to unlock some kind of reward. They want to drive buses. Operate vehicles. Experience Berlin. Drive routes cleanly. Or simply roll through the city without pressure. Exactly these numbers show quite well why The Bus is so appealing for many players – and what TML should pay particular attention to in further development.
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May 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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Ticket sales in The Bus too annoying? This QoL mod could be exactly your thing!

Anyone who likes driving in The Bus with active ticket sales knows this little bit of stress at the front door. A passenger wants a ticket, money is lying on the counter, the change has to be correct, and outside, the next traffic light, the next timetable, and maybe the next AI driver with a very creative understanding of traffic are already waiting. This is exactly where a new quality-of-life mod comes in. Does this little helper finally make everyday driver life more relaxed?
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May 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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From St. Mary’s Church to Travemünde: Lübeck will be the next big The Bus DLC!

The image puzzle has been solved: In the end, the pixelated motif became a pretty clear hint at Lübeck. Now it is official: After Hamburg, Halycon Media is developing the next big DLC for The Bus. What is especially exciting is not only St. Mary’s Church, the Holsten Gate, and the old town, but also the first two lines. Because they lead from Lübeck ZOB/main station out toward Travemünde – and therefore all the way to the Baltic Sea. Is Lübeck exactly the map that could really do The Bus good now?
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May 16, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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