Thrustmaster T248 Bus Simulator 21 May 2026

The T248 features a built-in LED screen that usually shows speed or gear. In racing sims, it is redundant. In Bus Simulator 21, it is a lifesaver.

Because bus interiors have massive blind spots, the dashboard on your monitor is often obscured by the steering wheel column. By placing the T248 screen on the wheel base, you have a heads-up display for:

Note: You must use the "Display Mode" button (E2) to cycle through data types until you find the generic telemetry output. thrustmaster t248 bus simulator 21

Bus driving sessions last longer than racing sessions. You might drive a route for 45 minutes to an hour.

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The T248 features a hybrid drive system (mixed belt and gear). For Bus Simulator, this is actually a pro, whereas in racing sims it is sometimes considered a con. The T248 features a built-in LED screen that

A bus cockpit has dozens of switches: door controls, kneel functions, ticket validation, wipers, retarder levers, and turn signals. The T248 has 25 action buttons (plus a directional pad and a magnetic paddle shifter).

Here is the optimal Thrustmaster T248 layout for Bus Simulator 21: Note: You must use the "Display Mode" button

| Action | T248 Button | Logic | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Ignition / Start | Mode button (Press) | Center of wheel, like a push-to-start | | Wipers | Left Paddle (Magnetic) | Sequential pull for intermittent/normal/fast | | Turn Signal Left | L2 (Left lever behind wheel) | Natural muscle memory | | Turn Signal Right | R2 (Right lever behind wheel) | Natural muscle memory | | Horn | Button 12 (Top right face) | Instant access for traffic | | Door Open (Front) | D-Pad Up | | | Door Open (Rear) | D-Pad Down | | | Kneeling | D-Pad Left | Lowers chassis for boarding | | Retarder (Brake assist) | Right Paddle (Magnetic) | Increase engine braking | | Hazard Lights | PS Button (or equivalent) | | | Ticket Machine | Button 2 (Cross on PlayStation layout) | |

Pro Tip: Use the T248’s rotary encoder (the +/- wheel on the base) to adjust the interior camera zoom or the volume of the AI dispatcher.