City Transport Simulator 2026 - Starter Edition

Step into the next generation of urban public transport with City Transport Simulator 2026!

Experience the most immersive bus and tram simulation yet, with a dynamic city that reacts to your every decision. Manage your fleet, plan routes, and explore a richly detailed European-inspired metropolis like never before.

City Transport Simulator 2026 is FREE for all previous CTS owners!

Transfer your DLCs at no cost and enjoy them upgraded with all the new features, including dynamic weather, free roam mode, realistic ticketing, and much more.

Take control of six fully licensed vehicles, each faithfully recreated with authentic details and driving dynamics:

Buses

Solobus: MAN Lion’s City A21 (2 or 3 doors)

Solobus: Gräf/Steyr NL205

Articulated Bus: MAN Lion's City A23 (3 or 4 doors)

Articulated Bus: Gräf/Steyr NG235

Trams

Vienna ULF A1

Vienna ULF B1

Munich R2.2b

Dynamic Weather & Seasons

City Transport Simulator 2026 introduces fully dynamic weather and seasonal changes, creating a living, evolving city environment:

Seasonal city transformation – trees, foliage, and cityscape adapt to spring, summer, autumn, and winter

Sunny, fog, rain, snow, or thunderstorms – dynamically changing throughout the day

Temperature changes affect vehicle heating and cooling systems

All vehicles, buses and trams, feature realistic heating, cooling, and window operations

Fully operational wipers respond to rain and adverse weather conditions

Realistic Ticketing System

Every bus now includes a fully functional ticket machine:

Sell tickets to passengers directly

Accept both cash and contactless payments

Integrated pay table ensures correct change is given

Adds an extra layer of realism to your public transport management

Free Roam & Passenger Experience

Explore the city like never before in the new free roam mode:

Walk as a pedestrian and board AI buses and trams as a passenger

Take control of vehicles at any time and switch dynamically between passenger, bus driver, and tram driver

Hand over vehicles at endpoints without breaking immersion

Lighting & Visual Enhancements

The new dynamic lighting system brings the city to life:

Realistic day/night cycle with atmospheric lighting

Enhanced interior and exterior lighting for all vehicles

Updated shadows, reflections, and ambient effects for maximum realism

Drive Like a Pro

Every vehicle features:

Precise real-world physics