Why does the radio keep searching and never play in Bus Ultimate Simulator?
Answer
This usually means the game’s internet radio streams are not connecting. Trying stations manually and turning off Low Data Mode on Wi-Fi often restores playback while the rest of the game still works.
Follow these steps
Try stations manually
Open the in-game radio and select a few different stations yourself instead of waiting on auto-scan. Give each station several seconds to connect before switching.
You should see: At least one station starts playing, or you confirm that every feed fails the same way.
Check Low Data Mode on Wi-Fi
On iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > Wi-Fi, tap the info button next to your network, and turn off Low Data Mode if it is on. On Android, check for Data saver or similar limits under network settings and turn them off while testing.
You should see: Data-limiting options are off for the current connection.
Confirm other internet audio works
Briefly open a browser or another streaming app and play a short clip to confirm the device can stream audio over the same network.
You should see: Other apps can stream audio, or you discover a wider network problem to fix first.
Restart the game on a stable connection
Fully close Bus Ultimate Simulator, reconnect to a stable Wi-Fi network if possible, reopen the game, and try the radio again with a manual station pick.
You should see: The radio loads a station and plays music, or the same searching loop continues and needs a game or network update check.
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Extra tips
What to look for: The radio UI stuck on searching or scanning with no audio, while the rest of the game still runs normally.
Before you change anything: Confirm the device has a working internet connection outside the game. Note whether only one station fails or every station fails. Avoid clearing all app data until simpler network and station steps fail. Never share account passwords or one-time codes with unexpected callers.