If you want to take the concept of picking up strangers to the next level, you can step away from cargo hauling and enter the public transport sector.
Adds visible hitchhikers on the roadside, primarily on backroads and scenic routes in ETS2.
: Picking up a hitchhiker functions as a "secondary cargo" mission.
This legendary mod completely overhauls the cabin customization options in ETS2. Among hundreds of items, it allows you to place fully rendered, animated co-drivers in your passenger seat. ets2 hitchhiker mod top
Using the "dev cam" or instant garage travel while a hitchhiker is onboard will crash the script. Always drop off your passenger before fast-traveling. This is the #1 cause of "mod broke" complaints, even with the top version.
It adds dedicated bus stations and passengers to the map. It works seamlessly with popular bus mods and allows for varied routes.
A 3D model of a passenger appears inside your truck cabin next to you, sitting in the co-driver's seat. If you want to take the concept of
Converts standard cargo trailers into "bus stops" or "passenger pickup zones." You accept a contract to transport a person (or a group of people) from one city to another using specialized car or bus mods, or simply picking up a companion for a long haul.
While not strictly a "pickup" mod, these are essential for finding hitchhikers.
: Once downloaded, extract the mod files to your computer. Always drop off your passenger before fast-traveling
the desired mods by moving them to the "Active Mods" column. Load your profile and visit a service center
Getting your new traveling companion set up is straightforward. You have two main routes: Method A: Steam Workshop (Recommended)
: Earning "social points" or reputation for dropping hitchhikers off at their desired destinations. Storytelling
Seeing another person sitting in your co-driver's seat makes the truck feel lived-in and realistic.
Driving from Calais to Duisburg becomes a journey, not a grind. You aren't just chasing €/km ratios; you are getting a tourist to the Eiffel Tower or a student back to university in Krakow. You feel a twinge of responsibility.