ETS 2 Coaches: You Can Buy Your Own Coach and Take Contract Jobs
The latest Coaches update from SCS Software answers some of the most common questions about the Euro Truck Simulator 2 DLC: can you own a coach, how do you pay for it, and how do the jobs work? The short answers are yes, with shared money, and through scheduled routes.
Buying a coach
Coaches will be sold through the Online Dealer and kept in a virtual garage. From there you can inspect, customise and sell them, just like trucks. They are stored separately, so they do not take up any of your truck garage slots.
A coach will be a big purchase. The good news is that money is shared between Truck and Coach modes, so your trucking income can pay for it. You can also earn through Coach Quick Jobs before buying, and financing and loans are available if you want one sooner.
Customisation and progression
Depending on the model, you will be able to choose:
- chassis configurations
- engine and transmission variants
- interior options such as seat colours and curtains
- some existing cabin accessories, which will also fit coaches
Not everything is available at the start. Some parts and accessories unlock as you progress.
Free driving
Owning a coach also means you can drive it without a scheduled service: go anywhere, stop at viewpoints and explore at your own pace. Fuel, fatigue and the other familiar systems work just as they do with an owned truck.
Contract Jobs
Ownership unlocks a new job type, Contract Jobs. The menu lists passenger services from cities near your location. After choosing one, you drive to the right bus station and confirm the line. The game then skips to the departure time, passengers board, and the route begins.
Many routes include several stops, and the jobs vary in difficulty. Harder routes pay more and give more experience.
What stands out
The shared bank account is the important bit. It means coaches can slot into an existing career instead of forcing a fresh start, and it gives long-time players a reason to put some of their trucking money into a coach.
Source: SCS Software blog. Images and video: SCS Software.
