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Bus Manager 26 - July 1st Update

New features: Sandbox mode - choose Normal or Sandbox when starting a new game; in Sandbox everything is free (buses, zones, stops, upgrades, events, etc.

In this update3

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What changed

2 fixes1 addition4 changes2 removals
  • Events
  • Store
  • UI and audio
  • Maps
  • Gameplay
addedNew features:Sandbox mode - choose Normal or Sandbox when starting a new game; in Sandbox everything is free (buses, zones, stops, upgrades, events, etc.)
removedNew features:Bulk management - buy, remove, repair, refuel, sell and more in batches (×1 / ×2 / ×5 / ×10) from the shop, routes, fleet, garage, and rentals
changedImprovements:Main menu UI refresh- Tooltips on in-game icons
changedImprovements:Performance optimizations for large fleets — smoother gameplay and map when you have many buses and passengers
changedImprovements:On large maps, buses are shown in a simplified view (line badges instead of every bus) to reduce lag
changedImprovements:Fleet shop stays open after a purchase

Bus Manager 26 changes

addedSandbox mode - choose Normal or Sandbox when starting a new game; in Sandbox everything is free (buses, zones, stops, upgrades, events, etc.)
removedBulk management - buy, remove, repair, refuel, sell and more in batches (×1 / ×2 / ×5 / ×10) from the shop, routes, fleet, garage, and rentals
changedMain menu UI refresh- Tooltips on in-game icons
changedPerformance optimizations for large fleets — smoother gameplay and map when you have many buses and passengers
changedOn large maps, buses are shown in a simplified view (line badges instead of every bus) to reduce lag

New features:

  • Sandbox mode - choose Normal or Sandbox when starting a new game; in Sandbox everything is free (buses, zones, stops, upgrades, events, etc.)

--> Sandbox saves don’t count toward the leaderboard

  • Leaderboard - compare your stats with other players (Steam)

  • Bulk management - buy, remove, repair, refuel, sell and more in batches (×1 / ×2 / ×5 / ×10) from the shop, routes, fleet, garage, and rentals

  • Live passenger counter under the top toolbar

Improvements:

  • Cleaner Settings screen (Save / Save & Exit, better checkboxes)

  • Main menu UI refresh- Tooltips on in-game icons

  • Performance optimizations for large fleets — smoother gameplay and map when you have many buses and passengers

  • On large maps, buses are shown in a simplified view (line badges instead of every bus) to reduce lag

  • Fleet shop stays open after a purchase

  • Routes tab: only the ⚙ icon opens full line details

  • Buy buses directly from the Routes tab without leaving the page

Bug fixes:

  • Game could freeze with very large fleets (hundreds of buses / thousands of passengers)

  • Map lag with huge numbers of buses on screen

  • Sandbox games no longer affect leaderboard rankings

Source

Steam News / 1 July 2026

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