The Bus Assassination — Grand Theft Auto V Walkthrough

The Bus Assassination — Grand Theft Auto V Walkthrough

"The Bus Assassination" is one of Franklin's key assassination missions in Grand Theft Auto V, offered by Lester Crest. This mission requires Franklin to eliminate a target who is traveling via public transport. Success hinges on precise timing and a strategic approach to intercepting the bus and carrying out the assassination without causing undue collateral damage or alerting too many authorities.

This mission is part of Franklin's assassination quests and is initiated by Lester. The target is a union leader who is scheduled to be on a specific bus. Lester will provide Franklin with the bus's route and the approximate time of its departure. Your primary objective is to intercept this bus and eliminate the target before they reach their destination or escape.

Upon receiving the mission briefing, you'll need to make your way to the bus's predicted route. The bus is a standard public transit vehicle, and it will be moving along its desated path. It's crucial to identify the correct bus, as there might be others on the road. Lester will usually give you a description of the bus or the target's location within it.

Once you've located the bus, you have several options for carrying out the assassination. One common strategy is to get ahead of the bus and set up an ambush. This might involve using a sniper rifle from a vantage point overlooking the road or planting explosives on the road ahead of the bus. If you choose the explosive route, ensure you have enough distance to detonate it safely after the bus has passed over it.

Alternatively, you can directly engage the bus. This could involve shooting out the tires to force it to stop, or ramming it with a vehicle. Once the bus is stopped or sufficiently disabled, you'll need to board it or approach it to eliminate the target. Be aware that other passengers on the bus may become hostile or alert the police if you are too aggressive.

The target is usually seated near the front or middle of the bus. You'll need to identify them quickly and dispatch them efficiently. After the assassination, you'll need to escape the area. Depending on the method used, you may have a wanted level. It's advisable to have a getaway vehicle ready and to know the quickest routes to lose any pursuing law enforcement.

This mission is also a prime opportunity to invest in the stock market. Lester often hints at which company's stock will rise or fall based on the assassination. For "The Bus Assassination," it's generally advised to short the stock of the bus company before the mission and buy the stock of a rival company that will benefit from the bus company's downfall. This can lead to sificant financial gains.

Mission Steps:

1. Receive the mission from Lester.
2. Locate the target bus on its route.
3. Intercept the bus and eliminate the target.
4. Escape the area and lose any wanted level.

Stock Market Strategy:

• Short the stock of the bus company (e.g., Vapid) before the mission.
• Buy stock in a rival transportation company after the assassination.