American Truck Simulator Traffic Free

ATS AI Traffic No Default SCS Buses (Kass) for American Truck Simulator

Removes SCS's stock buses from AI traffic so the ones from your bus packs take their place. Lightweight mod by Kass, version 1.3 (Sep 18, 2026) for ATS 1.61.

Author: Kass Version: 1.3 Compatible: ATS 1.61 (per the author on TruckyMods; version 1.3 from Sep 18, 2026) Updated: 18 Sep 2026 Reviewed: 26 Oct 2026
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What this mod does

ATS AI Traffic No Default SCS Buses is Kass’s mod that removes the game’s stock buses from American Truck Simulator traffic. In their place you get the buses from the traffic packs and vehicle mods you have installed.

What it’s for

It’s designed for players who use traffic bus packs, such as ones based on specific routes or companies. With the SCS buses gone, the buses from those mods show up more and traffic looks more varied.

  • Removes all SCS buses from AI traffic.
  • Lets other bus mods take their place.
  • It’s config only: according to the author, it doesn’t affect performance and stays stable in long sessions.
  • Compatible, according to the mod page, with most traffic bus packs.

Version and requirements

Version 1.3, from September 18, 2026, works on ATS 1.61. It came out in March 2026 for 1.58 and has been updated with every version since. It doesn’t require any DLC or dependencies, and the page doesn’t specify a load order.

What to pair it with

Use it alongside a traffic bus pack; without one, you’ll see few buses or none at all. Kass also publishes versions for cars and trucks.

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Highlights
  • Puts your modded buses in the spotlight
  • Lightweight with no dependencies
  • Updated with every version since 1.58
Keep in mind
  • Without a traffic bus pack you'll see few buses or none
  • The page doesn't list a load order or file size
  • The author doesn't allow reuploading or modifying it

Requirements

  • American Truck Simulator 1.61
  • No DLC required
  • Recommended: an AI traffic bus pack

How to install it

  1. Open the mod's page on TruckyMods and click the download button (or use the Trucky client).
  2. Copy the .scs file to Documents/American Truck Simulator/mod.
  3. Launch ATS and open the Mod Manager.
  4. Enable the mod along with your traffic bus pack.
  5. Load your profile and look out for buses in cities and on highways.

Version history

  1. 1.318 Sep 2026Current

    Compatible with ATS 1.61

  2. 1.218 Jun 2026

    Compatible with ATS 1.60

  3. 1.112 May 2026

    Compatible with ATS 1.59

  4. 1.012 Mar 2026

    First release, for ATS 1.58

Common problems

Will I stop seeing buses?

Only the SCS ones disappear; you'll see the ones from your traffic bus packs.

Are there versions for cars and trucks?

Yes, Kass publishes them separately.

Does it need any DLC?

No.

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