The Vapid Festival Bus is a Burning Man Festival bus featured in Grand Theft Auto Online as part of the After Hours update.
Design[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
The Festival Bus is a civilian version of the Prison Bus made into a festival/stage bus. The Festival Bus resembles the Robot Heart Burning Man festival bus, featuring neon lights, large speakers attached to the left of the bus and on the stage roof, and a large neon skull sculpture. The front of the stage features an animated panel with colorful decorations. The stage itself is wider and longer than the bus itself, and so is held on securely by several large supports which attach to the bus' bodywork.
While seemingly identical to its prison counterpart, the vehicle lacks the frames on its side windows, as well as the extra lights on the upper side. The bus itself no longer sports the Bolingbroke Penitentiary livery and instead allows the player to choose from 10 different festival-themed liveries.
When the player uses the horn, it will instead activate the neons, as well as the DJ turntable on top. When activated, it also allows the driver to exit the vehicle without turning the engine off, which will also prevent the vehicle’s radio from cutting off, thus allowing music to play.
The volume of the speakers is similar to that found on Benny's lowriders, but the bus' speakers seem to have slightly more bass than the lowrider stereo systems. Similarly, music can be heard in a roughly 250ft radius from the speakers.
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Performance[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
While the Festival Bus has near-identical performance to the Prison Bus, one of the key benefits is that it doesn't tip over as easily compared to the Prison Bus, though its acceleration has lowered due to the DJ equipment and speakers being added to the vehicle. Furthermore, because of the additional features added to the bus, it can be problematic when attempting to drive underneath lower bridges and tunnels that are too low for it to go through.
It can be noted that the stage accessories, including the sculpture and speakers, can be detached in collision. These parts exceed the height of most street lights and traffic lights around Los Santos, making it relatively difficult to avoid them. They also narrowly miss some overpasses, particularly along the La Puerta Freeway.
Although it has the same capacity as its prison counterpart, additional players can stand on the stage roof without the risk of falling.
GTA Online Overview[]
| Acceleration (0-60 mph in Seconds) |
Maximum Velocity (mph / kmh) |
Gears | Engine | Drivetrain (FWD / RWD / AWD) |
Mass (kg / lbs) |
Fuel Tank Size (litres) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 56 / 90 | 4 | N/A | RWD | 8000 / 17637 | 120 |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | 4 | N/A | RWD | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
Rockstar Games Social Club[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
Modifications[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
The bus cannot be modified as it is a Pegasus vehicle, however the player can choose from 10 different liveries:
| Name | In-game Screenshot | Website Image |
|---|---|---|
| Crusty Cruiser | ||
| Geometric Camo | ||
| Daddy's Back | ||
| Cosmic Trip | ||
| Urban Arrows | ||
| 90's Flava | ||
| Purple Swirlz | ||
| Alien Invasion | ||
| Be Cool Man | ||
| Party In My Bus |
Gallery[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
Video[]
Locations[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- Can be purchased from Southern San Andreas Super Autos for $1,842,050 or for $1,385,000 after completing the Collect Equipment Set Up mission for the player's Nightclub.
- Once purchased, it is requested via Pegasus Lifestyle Management.
Trivia[]
- Like the MTL Dune, the Festival Bus is listed as a valid Personal Vehicle, even though it is not obtainable through normal means.
- However, it can be ‘legitimately’ bought from other players via the services in the LS Car Meet.
- It can only be customized within the Facility workshop.
- Includes all standardized performance and visual upgrades; however, liveries cannot be added/removed.
- This was fixed with the Bottom Dollar Bounties update, and is now fully blacklisted from player garages.
- Includes all standardized performance and visual upgrades; however, liveries cannot be added/removed.
- Despite having no manufacturer in-game, the Festival Bus is manufactured by Vapid according to numerous Rockstar Newswire posts.[3][4][5]
- This contradicts the manufacturer of the Prison Bus (the base model of the Festival Bus), which, in The Lost and Damned, was manufactured by Brute. The Prison Bus does not have a confirmed manufacturer in GTA V, however.
References[]
- ↑ More players are able to locate on top of the stage freely without falling off, even when the bus is in motion.
- ↑
Seen when parked or when another player is driving a Festival Bus.
- ↑ Rockstar Newswire on August 31, 2023
- ↑ Rockstar Newswire on July 4, 2019
- ↑ Rockstar Newswire on December 4, 2018
Seen when parked or when another player is driving a Festival Bus.
