City Bus Manager: School Bus & Student Transportation

The School Bus & Student Transportation DLC for City Bus Manager was developed by PeDePe GbR and published by Aerosoft GmbH. It was released on 10 December 2025 for the Windows version of City Bus Manager, and because the base game itself is available on multiple platforms, this DLC continues that support with no separate console ports noted. The expansion is tied to the base game and requires it to play.

In this expansion, players take on the challenge of creating and managing dedicated school bus networks. The DLC introduces ten new authentic school bus models drawn from global designs, letting players choose appropriate buses based on passenger count and regional style. It adds a new line type specifically for school routes, requiring planners to handle morning pickups and afternoon drop-offs efficiently. Realistic school timetables and dynamic student numbers based on location add strategic planning elements, giving players more depth in route scheduling and resource allocation.

Promotion around School Bus & Student Transportation revolved around its official store announcement and accompanying updates to City Bus Manager. Messaging highlighted the new school transport focus, new bus models, dedicated student ticketing and detailed satisfaction and statistics systems that emphasize punctuality, comfort and safety. Visibility was driven through the platform’s store presence and engagement within the existing simulation community rather than a major external campaign. The DLC was positioned as the next step in expanding gameplay variety by adding a service type that players had discussed as a natural evolution of the core bus management experience.

Because the DLC is very new and has no user reviews yet on its store page, formal reception metrics are unavailable. Early community chatter on simulation forums shows tentative interest in the new direction, with many players viewing the school routes as a fun way to diversify operations beyond standard urban transit. Players who enjoy micromanagement and route optimization appear especially keen to try the student ticket system and timetable challenges, while some discussions suggest that the DLC’s long-term appeal will depend on how deeply the new mechanics integrate with broader company management goals. Initial sentiment leans toward curiosity and positive anticipation from the City Bus Manager fanbase.