Bus Simulator 18

Bus Simulator 18 Bus Simulator 18 is a realistic bus driving simulation for Android. Navigate 12 city districts, deliver passengers, manage incidents and unlock new routes, vehicles, and modded maps with the editor.

Bus Simulator 18

Bus Simulator 18 is a fun driving simulation that puts you behind the wheel of different buses across 12 city districts. Your job is to drive safely, deliver passengers to the right destinations, and unlock new routes and additional vehicles as you progress. As the map grows busier, expect tougher conditions like heavy traffic, rough weather, and road accidents. Staying composed matters—handle surprises, respond to passenger requests, and build a strong reputation.

The game also includes a mod editing tool so you can create your own maps and vehicles. When you’re done, you can share your creations with the community and earn support from other players.

Key Features

• 8 officially licensed buses from 4 major manufacturers.
• Multiplayer in two styles: asynchronous and synchronous modes (up to 4 players).
• A detailed city area of about 5.8 square miles featuring 12 authentic urban districts.
• Depth management + progression system to keep your career moving forward.
• Choose your difficulty: simplified or realistic driving mode.
• Compatibility with popular steering wheels, gamepads, Tobii eye tracking, and TrackIR.
• Day/night cycle and multiple weather conditions.
• Lots of in-bus events, including things like fare dodgers or loud music.
• Challenging traffic scenarios such as bus terminals, long trips, potholes, traffic jams, and accidents.

Driving Tips & Strategies

At Stops: Use Turn Signals Correctly

• Approaching a stop: signal to the right.
• Leaving a stop: signal to the left.

When Someone Blocks the Stop

• If a car is blocking the bus stop, get close and use the H key to honk.

Perfect Parking at the Platform

• Park as precisely as possible while keeping the bus straight.
• Try to stop near the bench at the bus stop.



• If there’s no bench, park as close as you can to the people waiting at the end of the stop.
• Many players find it easier in third-person view, which is set to F1 by default.

Arrive on Time

• Try to pull in at the right moment—aim for a time window around 0:45 to -0:45 on the clock.

Stop Loud Music

• If a passenger is playing music too loudly, stop the bus and ask them to turn it off.
• You can switch to passenger view with F3.

Handle People Blocking the Doors

• If someone is preventing door access, switch to passenger view and interact with them to move away.

Let Passengers Off When They Request It

• Sometimes passengers will ask to get off. Stop the bus and open the doors.

Return Lost Items

• If a notification appears that someone left something on the bus:
• Quickly leave the driver’s seat, grab the item (it will be on one of the passenger seats), and run after the passenger.
• You’ll see an arrow above their head to help locate them.

Player Feedback

A player shared that they hadn’t normally left reviews on Steam before, but felt this new release deserved a few thoughts. They previously worked as a bus driver (and now train others), and said the game successfully brings back the feel of the job. They noted that visuals are what you’d expect from a simulation title (not expecting award-level graphics), the sound is above average, and the traffic UI feels appropriate. They also believe the game will improve as it matures, and suggested adding more road elements—specifically cyclists—and potentially rewarding players for giving cyclists extra space.

Another comment said the game matches its description. While there were mentions of price concerns, the player felt it offers good value, calling out £24 for two years as reasonable and “worth the money,” and wondered about long-term replay value.

A Chinese-language player (who stated they can’t speak English) said the game blends bus simulation with entertainment well and feels like it carries over many advantages from Bus Simulator 16, with additional innovations. They did list several drawbacks: the overall image is too bright and light/shadow effects make it harder to see road surfaces and nearby scenery; rearview mirror visuals are not smooth or clear enough; optimization needs updates; and they questioned why the back-door pedal requires pressing the G key repeatedly to land successfully. They also mentioned that Bus Simulator 16 allowed customizing bus names and the electronic display board, but they couldn’t find those options in Bus Simulator 18.

FAQs

What languages are supported?

At launch, the game supports: English, German, Spanish, French, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Czech, Simplified Chinese, Turkish, and Korean.

What audio options can I choose?

Selectable audio scoring/language options include: English and G.