Studies like those on ResearchGate use similar bus simulators to evaluate if virtual training can effectively distinguish between novice and experienced drivers.
Research papers on bus crashworthiness use digital modeling (similar to the game's engine) to simulate vehicle physics and passenger safety in various impact scenarios. bus-simulator-2012-game
The most detailed "paper" for the game is its official instruction manual , which provides technical details on: Studies like those on ResearchGate use similar bus