Euro Truck Simulator 2 Adds Passenger Transport with Coaches DLC
SCS Software has expanded Euro Truck Simulator 2 into passenger transportation with the release of the Coaches expansion pack.
A new expansion titled Coaches has officially been released for Euro Truck Simulator 2, introducing long-distance passenger operations to the popular driving simulator. Ahead of the public rollout, sim racing outlet Traxion tested the expansion and shared a breakdown of its features.
The DLC introduces a standalone bus driver career along with nine vehicle models from MAN, Scania, and Volvo. Players can establish intercity routes, where virtual passengers actively affect trip results: aggressive steering, harsh braking, and speeding decrease passenger comfort levels, leading to penalties on experience points and in-game earnings.
Gameplay options include operating scheduled regular services as well as conducting charter tourist trips to various landmarks across the map. Early reviews praised the overall atmosphere, the visual detail of the bus models, and the distinct handling experience compared to traditional freight transport.
Noted drawbacks include the absence of routes within the United Kingdom, the requirement to develop the bus career from scratch, and the lack of dedicated passenger boarding and deboarding animations. Despite streamlined transport mechanics, the expansion received generally favorable impressions from critics.