San Antonians now have a brand new technique to hop between cities, and it comes with Wi-Fi, leather-based seats, and a assured Buc-ee’s cease. On November 17, mobility startup Shutto launched its luxurious van service connecting San Antonio, Austin, and Houston, providing vacationers a extra snug different to flying or long-haul rideshare.
Bookings are actually out there Monday by means of Saturday with departure occasions within the morning and night. One-way fares vary from $47-$87, positioning Shutto in an analogous lane to Dallas-based Vonlane, at the moment solely providing San Antonio to Houston rides.
In contrast to different regional transit choices, Shutto builds Texas road-trip tradition into each journey. Every route features a pit cease at Buc-ee’s pit cease so riders can top off on kolaches, Beaver Nuggets, and drinks.
In asserting the launch, founder and CEO Alberto Salcedo known as the corporate a brand new class in Texas mobility.
“We’re bringing true disruptive mobility to Texas: sooner and extra handy than flying (no safety traces, no delays), extra snug and unique than the bus or prepare, and as much as 70 % cheaper than non-public transfers or Uber Black,” Salcedo mentioned in a launch. “Whether or not you’re commuting for enterprise, visiting household, exploring Texas wineries, or doing a taco tour in San Antonio, Shutto makes touring between these cities as simple and reasonably priced as using inside the town.”
Shutto enters the market at a time when freeway congestion is a warmer subject than ever. With high-speed rail nonetheless years sooner or later, its mannequin goals to supply quick, predictable service at commuter costs. The startup touts an on-time departure assure and a relaxed trip. Solely 12 passengers match inside every Mercedes Sprinter van.
Past the scheduled routes, Shutto provides non-public, customizable journeys anyplace within the nation, a service the corporate expects will enchantment to company retreat planners, wedding ceremony events, and vacationers eager to make a day of crawling Hill Nation wineries and breweries.
The day-to-day service picks up at La Panadería Bakery’s car parking zone at 8305 Broadway, providing easy accessibility to the airport hall. In Austin, vans depart from the Pershing East Café car parking zone at 2501 E. Fifth St., whereas Houston riders board on the Foam Espresso & Kitchen car parking zone at 5819 Richmond Ave. close to the Galleria.
