The iconic battle bus that drives everyone to the island in each round has received a massive upgrade in Chapter Seven, season two. For the first time ever, you can be the one driving it, unlocking some sweet bonuses along the way.
The battle bus is usually a passive vehicle you can’t interact with beyond thanking the bus driver in each round, so this is a huge and fun change for it. If you’re eager to test out this special feature for yourself, here’s how to drive the battle bus in Fortnite.
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How do you drive the battle bus in Fortnite?
In every match, one player will be selected to drive the battle bus. When you’re chosen, you get to steer it across the island. Along the path, you’ll find rings you can drive through. Each time you successfully cross through one, you earn XP for everyone in the round. Additionally, a Supply Crate will spawn at the coordinates of any ring you pass through.
How to be chosen as the battle bus driver in Fortnite
A random player is selected to be the bus driver in each round, so there’s no way to guarantee you’re chosen. It’s entirely up to luck, so you just have to keep playing matches and hoping you’re randomly selected.
This feature might only be around for season two, so if you want to ensure you get the chance to test it out, it’s a good idea to play as often as you can. There’s no other way you can boost your odds of being selected beyond simply playing a lot and hoping luck is on your side this season.
How to tip the bus driver in Fortnite
Even if you’re not chosen to drive the battle bus, you can still interact with it in a new way. To show your appreciation for the selected player, you can tip them, which shows off the emoji of your chosen Showdown team. Additionally, this also scores some more XP for them.
Now that you know how to land yourself behind the wheel so you can steer the entire lobby to the island, you can move on to tackling other key tasks in Fortnite. Next, you may want to learn how to register for Save the World and how to get all Save the World Community Goal rewards.
