I think this game is as realistic as you get in driving a real
bus. All your laments (boring, cannot chiong, change lane must
signal, traffic lights change suddenly, cars blocking your way,
etc) are what BCs face every single day. I think by playing this
game, you will understand how it feels to be a BC and be more
understanding towards them. However, the lack of an internal view
(and other types of external views for that matter) is a drawback.
I keep hitting cars and things because I can't see what's directly
in front.
Driving the Prison Bus is very funny. Traffic rules don't apply so
you can chiong and beat traffic lights. However, if you are not
careful you will crash more often. The funny thing is, the 'pax'
actually get 'happy' everytme you crash. They would cheer and
whistle and the pax icon gradually turned from 'angry red' to
'laughing green'. LOL.