BUSSID v4.5 Update: Street Pickups, Pedestrians, and What It Means for Your Mods

BUSSID v4.5 dropped on 7 May 2026, and this isn't a minor patch. Maleo added street-side passenger pickups, walking pedestrians, and refreshed bus visuals - three things the community has been asking for since forever. Here's what changed and why it matters if you use custom mods and liveries.

Quick Answer

BUSSID version 4.5 brings a new roadside passenger pickup mode, NPC pedestrians on streets, and updated bus interior and exterior details. Existing mods and liveries should still work, but the visual upgrade makes high-quality liveries look even better in-game.

What's Actually New in BUSSID v4.5?

Three headline additions landed in this update.

Street-side passenger pickups. Before v4.5, you could only pick up passengers at terminals. Now you can stop anywhere along the route and pick people up from the roadside - just like a real Indian bus. If you've ever watched a KSRTC or private bus slow down at a random stretch of highway to grab passengers, that's exactly the vibe. It makes career mode feel dramatically more realistic.

Pedestrians on streets. This is subtle but it changes the atmosphere. NPC pedestrians now walk around town areas, which means the cities feel alive instead of being empty backdrops. It's a small addition that makes a huge difference to immersion, especially when you're recording gameplay for YouTube or just cruising in free mode.

Refreshed bus visuals. Both interior and exterior models got a detail bump. The dashboard textures are sharper, seat details are cleaner, and the exterior paint and chrome look more defined. If you've ever felt your livery looked a bit flat on the old model - this update helps.

The update also brought the usual round of bug fixes and stability improvements, and the current stable version is 4.5.1 as of mid-June 2026.

Do Your Existing Mods Still Work?

Short answer: yes, for the most part. BUSSID's mod system imports .bussidmod vehicle files and PNG livery skins separately from the base game's rendering engine. A major visual update like v4.5 changes how the default buses look, but imported mods use their own 3D models and textures, so they should load and function the same way.

That said, a few things to watch for:

• Liveries on updated default buses might look slightly different if Maleo changed the UV mapping on any stock vehicle. If a livery you were using on a stock bus looks misaligned after updating, the template may need a refresh.
• Custom vehicle mods (like Force Travellers, Omnis, or autorickshaws) bring their own geometry, so they're unaffected by the stock bus visual refresh.
• Map mods should be fine since the pedestrian and pickup changes are handled by the game engine, not the map data.

If you're making liveries, the refreshed bus detail actually works in your favour - higher-res stock textures make well-designed liveries pop more.

Why This Update Matters for Indian Players

BUSSID has over 100 million downloads on Android, and a huge chunk of that player base is from India. The roadside pickup feature specifically echoes how Indian bus transport actually works - operators don't always wait for terminals, especially on intercity routes.

Combine that with the growing community creating Indian-themed content - KSRTC liveries, Force Traveller mods, Volvo B11R buses, Omni mods - and this update makes Indian-style gameplay feel more natural than ever. If you play BUSSID with Kerala or Karnataka-themed liveries and mods, the v4.5 world just fits better.

And with Maleo having launched Bus Simulator India (BUSSIN) separately in early 2026, it's clear they're paying attention to the Indian market. BUSSID still has the larger modding ecosystem, though, so if you're into custom vehicles and liveries, BUSSID v4.5 is where the action is right now.

How to Update

If you're on Android, the update should be available through the Google Play Store - just search for Bus Simulator Indonesia and hit update. The current version number is 4.5.1. Make sure you back up your mods and liveries before updating, just in case. Your imported mods are stored in the game's data folder and usually survive updates, but a backup never hurts.

What's Next for BUSSID Modding?

The v4.5 update signals that Maleo is still actively investing in BUSSID alongside BUSSIN. For modders and livery creators, that's great news - it means the platform isn't going anywhere, and the visual improvements raise the bar for what quality content looks like.

If you're looking for Indian vehicle mods and liveries that match the new visual standard, browse the mods section on HariVids - there's a growing collection of Force Traveller mods, Volvo liveries, KSRTC variants, and more, all free to download.

Got a specific vehicle or livery you'd love to see in the new v4.5 world? Drop a request on the HariVids request board - the most upvoted ones get built first.

FAQ

Will my old BUSSID mods break after the v4.5 update?

Most custom vehicle mods and liveries will continue to work normally. Custom vehicles import their own models, so they're independent of the stock bus visual changes. Stock-bus liveries might need minor adjustments if Maleo altered UV maps on specific default vehicles.

Is BUSSID v4.5 available on iOS?

BUSSID is currently available on Android and Windows. As of June 2026, there's no official iOS version.

What's the difference between BUSSID and BUSSIN?

BUSSID (Bus Simulator Indonesia) uses Indonesian roads, cities, and bus culture. BUSSIN (Bus Simulator India), also by Maleo, launched in early 2026 with Indian-specific environments, traffic patterns, and vehicles. Both support mods and liveries, and the modding communities overlap significantly.

Can I use the same mods in both BUSSID and BUSSIN?

Some mods work in both games since they share the same engine, but compatibility varies by mod. Always check the mod listing for supported games before downloading.