ETS2 Coaches DLC: Vehicles, Passenger Jobs and Release Status

ETS2 Coaches is official, but its release date is still To be announced. The project is no longer a vague bus experiment: SCS has confirmed three licensed coaches, scheduled passenger work, new stop types across map expansions, and coach-specific cabin controls.

This page is the main Coaches hub. Use the MAN Lion's Coach page only when you want model-specific details.

Current Release Status

Item	Status as of July 30, 2026
Steam page	Live and available to wishlist
Release date	To be announced
Confirmed vehicles	Scania Touring, Volvo 9700 DD, MAN Lion's Coach
Core work type	Scheduled passenger jobs
Map support	Central terminals and remote stops in map expansions
Price	Not announced

Three Confirmed Coaches

Scania Touring

The Scania Touring is a conventional long-distance coach suited to intercity and touring routes. SCS screenshots show it at passenger facilities and on public roads.

Volvo 9700 DD

The Volvo 9700 DD is a double-deck coach. Its height, length, mirror layout, and upper passenger deck should make it feel different from both a truck and a single-deck coach.

MAN Lion's Coach

The MAN Lion's Coach is the third confirmed vehicle and has its own cockpit and exterior previews. Read MAN Lion's Coach in ETS2 for the focused breakdown.

Volvo 9700 DD double-deck coach driving on a motorway in ETS2 — The Volvo 9700 DD adds a double-deck vehicle to the confirmed lineup. Official work-in-progress image: SCS Software.

How Passenger Jobs Are Planned

SCS has described scheduled passenger jobs rather than ordinary freight with a different vehicle model. That implies:

A defined departure and destination.
A schedule that matters to the route.
Passenger pickup and drop-off locations.
Coach-compatible navigation and stop logic.
A different rhythm from trailer loading and unloading.

Final scoring, penalties, company ownership, and economy details have not been fully confirmed. Do not assume a complete standalone bus-management simulator.

Central and Remote Stops

SCS is preparing coach infrastructure across map expansions:

Central stops in major cities can serve as main terminals.
Remote stops can connect smaller towns, attractions, or roadside destinations.
Existing and upcoming map areas need compatible access and navigation.

This infrastructure is more important than a long list of decorative screenshots. It proves that Coaches is being developed as a job framework across the road network.

Confirmed Vehicle Features

Recent official previews include:

Destination display controls.
Adjustable sun visors.
Interior and passenger-area lighting.
Coach-specific mirror layouts.
Licensed dashboards and interiors.

These features fit passenger vehicles, where visibility, route identity, and cabin management matter more than trailer coupling.

How Coach Driving May Differ

Players can prepare with habits that are already useful:

Brake smoothly before terminals and junctions.
Keep wide body clearance around curbs and street furniture.
Watch the rear overhang through mirrors.
Enter passenger stops slowly and squarely.
Plan routes around height, length, and tight city access.
Avoid assuming a double-deck coach turns like a 4×2 truck.

These are practical expectations, not confirmed comfort-scoring rules.

What Is Still Unknown

Exact release date and price.
Final job selection interface.
Passenger comfort or satisfaction scoring.
Fleet ownership and hiring systems.
Complete map coverage at launch.
Vehicle variants and final customisation list.
Mod support and multiplayer behavior.

Should You Buy or Prepare Now?

There is nothing to buy yet. The useful actions are:

Wishlist Euro Truck Simulator 2 — Coaches on Steam.
Keep ETS2 and supported map DLC updated.
Practice smooth rigid-vehicle city driving.
Wait for official price, date, and system requirements.
Ignore third-party “download now” claims.

Official Sources

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Use the ETS2 Roadmap to compare Coaches with the 1.61 beta and TBA map DLC.