Expressing gratitude to the bus driver in ‘Fortnite‘ captures the unique character of the game. Thanking the bus driver began as a joke in the ‘Fortnite‘ community, but then became a meme, and finally an action introduced in 2018.
Players still show gratitude to the bus driver, not only as part of the culture of the game, but because it can tie into some of the weekly challenges, and there are XP rewards associated with it. If you are new to ‘Fortnite‘ and don’t know if you’re doing it correctly, or if you just want some further details, here is a complete guide to thanking the bus driver on any platform and why it’s still important.
How To Thank The Bus Driver In ‘Fortnite’?
In ‘Fortnite,‘ you can express your gratitude to the Bus Driver while you are on the Battle Bus, right as the round begins, before jumping from the bus. This is done through your emote button, and each platform has slightly different input.
- PlayStation (PS4, PS5): Press down on the D-pad
- Xbox (One, Series X|S): Press down on the D-pad
- Nintendo Switch: Press down on the D-pad
- PC: Press the B key on your keyboard
- Mobile and Tablet: Tap the emote icon on the screen
If you’ve successfully expressed your thanks to the driver, you will see a message on your screen saying, “[Your Username] thanked the Bus Driver” in the lower left-hand corner of your screen. If you did not see that message, you will need to check your control mapping to make sure that the emote button is not remapped
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The feature was quietly added in August 2018 during the v5.30 update. The idea originated from a petition circulating on the community and was prompted by jokes made on Reddit, which Epic Games later converted into a real-world interaction in-game.
Years later, thanking the Bus Driver remains one of Fortnite’s most iconic little details and continues to show how anyone can create something significant through small things.
Why You Should Thank the Bus Driver In ‘Fortnite’?
Thanking the Bus Driver does not affect gameplay or give you an advantage during the match, but it does have a few benefits. Completing “Thank your Bus Driver” as a part of a weekly or seasonal quest always awards you XP towards boosting you through your battle pass.
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This tradition goes beyond the completion of quests and simply creates an enjoyable atmosphere for all Fortnite players. It is a universal tradition that has resided within the current culture of Fortnite. Players often find an endless supply of players who are thanking the bus driver just before they start to wreak havoc on others.
