The function to thank the Battle Bus Driver was added in Season 5 for the v5.30 update in 2018. The update reportedly came in response to a Change.org petition asking the creators to include this mechanic.

Thanking the Bus Driver doesn’t necessarily affect the gameplay, aside from the occasional quest objective that asks you to thank them in exchange for XP or other rewards. But it’s still a fun and charming way for players to engage in Fortnite.

The function is available on all gaming platforms. For controllers on most major consoles (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch) simply press “down” on the directional pad while you’re in the Battle Bus. For keyboard players, just press “B.” If you’re playing on a mobile device or a tablet, the Emote button on your screen will do the trick.

The game will also display that you’ve thanked the Battle Bus Driver on the Elimination Feed.