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Itel To Offer Free Airtel Data To Customers In Deal

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Itel Airtel free data: Itel has been busy of late in the Kenyan market. First, we saw them launch the S16 and S16 Pro phones in Kenya, whose price we shared in this post. Second, during the same event that was live on local TV stations and streamed live on Facebook, they introduced three satellite TV set in Kenya.

Now, they have upped their game. In partnership with Airtel Kenya, they are giving our free Airtel SIM cards, Airtel airtime, and 50% off some Itel devices.

Itel Airtel free data Deal

Customers who buy Itel devices will be rewarded with free data and some selected devices get up to 50% off.

For starters, any customer who buys the S16 or the S16pro will be given a free SIM card from Airtel, which comes with 2GB of data for a period of three months. Second, customers who seek to buy any other phone will get 50% off their purchase.

This comes even as the company does aggressive marketing and at times selling some of their devices at very low prices. For example, the company has been selling the S16 at Ksh. 99.00 on Kilimall and at below Ksh. 10000.00, you get to walk away with a 32” satellite TV.

Itel is working together with Airtel in a first, in which it says is to ensure that their customers stay connected with friends and family and fair voice and data prices.

Itel seems to have awakened after the recent launch, after being in the Kenyan market for some time. The goodies they brought to Kenya range from phones, TV sets, wireless earbuds, and smart fitness bands.

You can buy Itel products at selected online stores such as Jumia, Kilimall, and Xpark.

Itel S16 and Itel S16 Pro Price in Kenya and Full Specifications

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Here are the Itel S16 and the Itel S16 Pro price in Kenya and full specifications. These two phones are the latest to be launched in Kenya by Itel on an event that was aired live on KTN, rerun on Nation TV, and streamed live on Facebook.

The devices are already in some Kenyan Stores such as Jumia (buy on Jumia) and Kilimall, where from 18th and 20th September 2020, you can buy the S16 at Ksh.99.00 at the flash price. If you miss this offer, then the price of the S16 is Ksh. 7199.00. The phones are also available on Xpark.

Here below are the Itel S16 and Itel S16 Pro price in Kenya and full specifications.

Itel S16 and Itel S16 Pro full specifications and price in Kenya.

Itel S16 Specifications

Network

Network TechnologiesGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Technology 3GHSDPA 850/1900/2100
Network Technology 4GLTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 38(2600), 40(2300)
Network Technology 5G
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Launch Date

Announced18, September 2020
Market AvailabilitySeptember, 2020

Design

SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual standby)
MaterialsPlastic
ColorsWater blue, champagne gold, and dark gray

Display

TypeIPS LCD capacitive touchscreen 16 Million colors
size6.5 Inch (~ 81.2% screen ratio to the body)
Screen Resolution720 x 1600 Pixels, ratio 20:9, 282 Pixels per inch
Screen protectionScratch-resistant glass

Performance

Operating SystemAndroid 10 (Go Edition)
ChipsetSpreadtrum UNISOC SC7731E
CPU SpeedQuad core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Gpu graphics processor T820 MP1

Storage

External memory16 Gigabyte, supports, even 64 GB via microSD card
RAM1 GB

Cameras

Rear cameraTriple camera:-
– 8 MP
– 2 MP
– 0.3 MP

Camera Features– Panorama
– HDR
– flash LED
Video720 Pixel 30 fps
Selfie camera8 MP

Battery

Battery4000 mAh, Li-polymer, non-removable

Sound

LoudspeakerYes
3.5mm jack

Connectivity

Wi-Fi TechnologyWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
BluetoothBluetooth 4.0
GPSA-GPS
RadioRadio
Charging portMicro USB 2.0
SensorsFaceID, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass

Mobile price

Mobile price in dollarsKsh 7199
Prices are on18, September 2020

Cell phone

Mobile nameiTel S16

Itel S16 Pro Specifications

Network

Network TechnologiesGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Technology 3GHSDPA 850/1900/2100
Network Technology 4GLTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 38(2600), 40(2300)
Network Technology 5G
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Launch Date

Announced18, September 2020
Market AvailabilitySeptember, 2020

Design

Dimensions Mobile146.7 x 74 x 9.3 mm
Weight164 G
SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual standby)
MaterialsPlastic
ColorsBlack, Blue

Display

TypeIPS LCD capacitive touchscreen 16 Million colors
size6.5 Inch (~ 81.2% screen ratio to the body)
Screen Resolution480 x 854 Pixels, ratio 18:9 (~ 192 Pixels per inch)
Screen protectionScratch-resistant glass

Performance

Operating SystemAndroid 10
ChipsetUniSoC Spreadtrum SC9832E – (32 nm)
CPU SpeedQuad core 1.4 GHz Cortex-a53
Gpu graphics processorARM MALI T820 MP2

Storage

External memory32 Gigabyte, supports, even 64 GB via microSD card
RAM2 GB

Cameras

Rear cameraTriple Camera:-
– 13 MP
– 5 MP
– 3.0 MP
Camera Features– Panorama
– HDR
– flash LED
Video1080 Pixel 30 fps
Selfie camera8 MP

Battery

Battery4000 mAh, Li-polymer, non-removable

Sound

LoudspeakerYes
3.5mm jack

Connectivity

Wi-Fi TechnologyWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
BluetoothBluetooth 4.0
GPSA-GPS
RadioRadio
Charging portMicro USB 2.0
SensorsFaceID, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass

Mobile price

Mobile price in dollarsKsh 9499.00(90 USD)
Prices are on18, September 2020

Cell phone

Mobile nameiTel S16 Pro

Why I Use Money Markets To Save

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Saving in Money Markets: In this article, Joy Mathenge an event manager speaks of how she began her events planning business, what the Coronavirus pandemic taught her, and why she prefers to save her money in the money markets.

The words after this paragraph are her own. Please read on.  

My entrepreneurial journey started by chance. I was the sole planner of my wedding back in 2018. After posting a few photos of it on social media, I got so many inquiries on which company had panned the wedding. I actualized the idea. Most connections I have today were established at the time of my wedding.

Building a business idea is like raising a child. You need patience, knowledge, and a good understanding of what you are doing. You need a lot of lasting and meaningful relationships with your clients.

Passion for what I do has been my greatest motivator. Seeing satisfied customers has always led me to be more innovative in my service delivery. This has in turn to lead to greater customer loyalty. I have also found out that honesty is the best policy. It is always important to explore all possibilities, but always be honest to your capability. There are many who promise heaven and deliver hell, all for the chase of money.

Before the pandemic hit, things were moving and business was thriving. There was a steady stream of revenue from the business. After the pandemic hit, things came to a halt with last-minute cancellations and plan changes that drastically affected our revenue stream. This has been our most challenging period especially because it is beyond anyone’s control. But I have learned to always ready to adjust.

Always diversify in business. Invest in opportunities that will generate revenue in and out of season. This, if one of the business ventures fails, there is still revenue from other ventures. I do not regret my past, but I feel I should have invested more time learning more about event planning.

Saving in Money Markets

Money comes and goes, what lasts is what you do with it. I have been saving using the money markets. With money markets, your principal grows reasonably over time and the level of risk is inadequately spread.

Life is a journey and the span of it is taken one step at a time. Keep a steady footing in life and success, however small, is sure to come. Do what you love. Be passionate about your business, be innovative, be courageous enough to fail, but not once, but each time you do, get up, learn, and bounce back. The common saying that Rome was not built in a day still holds true.

Joy Mathenge is the founder and CEO at Style Savvy Events Planner Kenya, an events planning firm in Nairobi.

This article first featured in the S Mag Magazine, a publication of the Saturday Nation.   

Tocoma Sets First Shop in Kenya At Two Rivers Mall

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Tocoma, an award-winning coffee shop from Ethiopia, has set up its first Shop at Two rivers mall, Nairobi, under the Tacoma Coffee Kenya Ltd.

Speaking to the Media, Wondwossen Meshasha-CGOO- Chief Global operations Officer said,  “This is the first venture for Tomoca within Africa. We chose Kenya as our first gateway for Africa-based expansion due to many benefits Kenya provides to the private sector in terms of investment incentive and other critical aspects that are needed for startup businesses to flourish.”

Tocoma is famed worldwide where it is known for its culture of blending the Ethiopian coffee-making technique with that from Italy. Form these, they have been able to make world-renowned drinks such as Sprice, Cravate, and Macchiato coffees.   

Tocoma, which stands for Torrefazione Moderna café in Italian, and which means modern coffee roasting, prides itself on being a pioneer for change and disrupting the status quo based on the origin of coffee and the ripple effect it had from home use to commercialization.

Blending Coffees by Tocoma

At its shop, Tomoca plans to create beverage blends with Kenyan, Rwandese, and Ethiopian top-quality coffees.

You can catch this magic at the shop in the early hours, as the master roaster freshly roasts and packs coffee beans. The coffee aroma is an experience you will not forget.  

Tocoma began as a family-owned business, which indulged itself in roasting coffee in the Ethiopian way. Today it is known for selling quality roasted and ground coffee to local and international markets.

A member of the Ethiopian Commodity Exchange (ECX) exports its coffee to worldwide destinations such as Japan, Germany, Sweden, the USA, and China among others.   

Hp Isn’t Leaving the Kenyan Market after All

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Hp is not leaving the Kenyan market after all. This is according to an official statement from the company, days after rumors surfaced online that the company would be winding up its operations in the Kenyan market.

From the statement, which the company sheds light into the operations of the technology company in Kenya, it is going nowhere soon.

Here is that official statement:

In 2015, Hewlett Packard Company separated into two separate publicly traded companies – HP Inc. the company that manufacturers computers and printers and uses the blue logo, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) an IT Solutions and Software company. The entity in question is associated with HPE, not HP Inc.

HP is committed and passionate about the African market. We have offices in South Africa, Morocco, Kenya, Nigeria, and Tunisia. We are dedicated to making a positive impact and helping our customers and partners in the African region use breakthrough solutions and technologies to help them reinvent their organisations.

HP Inc. creates technology that makes life better for everyone, everywhere. Through our product and service portfolio of personal systems, printers and 3D printing solutions, we engineer experiences that amaze.

From the statement, it is clear that the company had split into two separate companies in 2015, HP Inc. and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE).

It is the Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) that would be leaving the country while the HP Inc. will continue to operate.

This statement clears the air on misinformation that was already in the public domain for sometime.

Realme C15 Launched in Kenya, Goes For Ksh 17,000.

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The realme C15, a device that has been teasing in Kenya for the last couple of weeks, has been finally been launched in Kenya.

We announced the device to you and brought you the full specifications and price in Kenya. Moreover, just as we guessed, the phone will be selling for Ksh. 17000.00(Compare on Jumia).

At this price, you get a 6000 mAh juicer that tops up a quarter way through using an included 18W charging brick, a big screen, USB Type C and plenty of memory for your media and running a couple of apps smoothly( see full specifications here)

The realme C15 joins other devices that are already available in the Kenyan market including the realme C11 and the mid-range realme 6. Realme, the company that is bringing these devices, has been in Kenya for the last couple of month.

A piece of the cake

The company seeks to have a piece of the market that is currently dominated by brands such as Infinix, Techno, Samsung and Huawei. The launch of the C15 shows the commitment the company has in bring in more devices in the near future.

However, with so many companies setting up shop in Kenya and launching their own mid-range devices, the market awaits with abated breath to see how the company will wade through the murky waters that is the Kenyan market.

Karibu Taxi, An Airport Transfer Portal Launched

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Hospitality Group East Africa has launched Karibu Taxi, an online Travel Agency in Kenya. The portal is available on the web address kaributaxi.com

The platform aims to bring all the airport transfer providers in East Africa on the same platform.

Speaking to the media during the event, Mr. Ndegwa the Commercial Director said, “No other such platform that exists in Kenya and we will be the pioneers. We definitely know that we will get competitors but we have the first-mover advantage.”

“ We are also working at integrating the system with train and bus booking platforms in Kenya”. Added M.  Njuguna.

 How Karibu Taxi Works

On kaributaxi.com, travelers who come into the country can compare the various companies offering services such as Taxi and private airport transfers in any airport within the East African region.

This would work just the way travelers compare various services on platforms such as booking.com and travelstart.com

The benefit of this service to the traveler is that they are able to get the best rates in the market, as at the click of a button, they are able to easily compare prices.

Moreover, for airport transfers, the traveler will have forehand information about the service, like who his/her handlers are and with this, can prepare well in anticipation.

The company says that its goal in creating the platform is to “create more value-added travel market places especially in areas that have been overlooked by the mainstream travel players”.

A robust system

Karibu Taxi is a robust system that has open APIs integrated into other services such as flights, booking systems, and hotels.

Moreover, the system is also integrated with AeroCRS, which is a reservation system used by various domestic and regional airlines. This in essence enables anyone booking a flight to also add the airport transfer services during the process.

With airport transfer very vital in the travel the launch of Karibu Taxi will now come in handy for travelers who after landing, will have to figure out how to leave the airport.

Realme C15 Price in Kenya and Full Specifications

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In this article, we bring you realme C15 Price in Kenya and full specifications after we announced to you that the device would be launched in Kenya on 18th September 2020.

Well, the launch date is here (tomorrow) and after the launch, the phone will be available for sale from 21th September 2020.

As we await the launch, here is the realme c15 price in Kenya and full specifications.

Realme C15 Full Specifications and Price in Kenya

General

PerformanceMediaTek Helio G35
display6.5 inches (16.5 cm)
storage32 GB
camera13 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP
battery6000 mAh
price in kenya13999.00
ram3 GB, 3 GB
Launch Date in KenyaSeptember 18, 2020 (Official)
Price in KenyaKsh. 13,999.00*
Buy on Jumia

Key specs

front camera8 MP
battery6000 mAh
processorMediaTek Helio G35
ram3 GB
rear camera13 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP
display6.5 inches

Special features

other sensorsMagnetic induction sensor, Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Acceleration sensor
fingerprint sensorYes
fingerprint sensor positionRear

General

quick chargingYes
operating systemAndroid v10 (Q)
sim slotsDual SIM, GSM+GSM
modelC15
launch dateAugust 18, 2020 (Official)
custom uiRealme UI
price in indiaRs. 9,999
brandRealme
sim sizeSIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid)
network4G: Available (supports Kenyan bands), 3G: Available, 2G: Available
fingerprint sensorYes

Multimedia

fm radioYes
audio jack3.5 MM
loudspeakerYes

Performance

chipsetMediaTek Helio G35
graphicsPowerVR GE8320
processorOcta core, 2.3 GHz, Cortex A53
architecture64 bit
ram3 GB

Design

width75.9 mm
weight209 grams
waterproofYes, Splash proof
thickness9.8 mm
height164.5 mm
coloursPower Silver, Power Blue

Display

display typeHD+ Mini-drop
aspect ratio20:9
bezelless displayYes, with waterdrop notch
screen to body ratio claimed by the brand88.7 %
pixel density269 ppi
screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass
screen to body ratio calculated82.2 %
screen size6.5 inches (16.5 cm)
screen resolution1600 x 720 Pixels
touch screenYes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch

Warranty

warranty1 Year Manufacturer Warranty

Storage

internal memory32 GB
expandable memoryYes, Upto 256 GB

Camera

camera setupSingle
settingsExposure compensation, ISO control
camera features4 x Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus
image resolution4128 x 3096 Pixels
auto focusYes, Phase Detection autofocus
shooting modesContinuos Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
resolution13 MP f/2.2 (up to 4x Digital Zoom) Primary Camera, 8 MP f/2.25, Wide Angle, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera, 2 MP f/2.4 Camera, 2 MP f/2.4, Depth Camera
physical apertureF2.0
flashYes, LED Flash
video recording1920×1080 @ 30 fps
front camera resolution8 MP f/2.0 Primary Camera

Battery

user replaceableNo
typeLithium-ion
quick chargingYes, Quick, 18W
usb typecNo
capacity6000 mAh

Network connectivity

wifiYes, Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n, MIMO
wifi featuresMobile Hotspot
bluetoothYes, v5.0
volteYes
usb connectivityMass storage device, USB charging, microUSB 2.0
network support4G (supports Kenyan bands), 3G, 2G
gpsYes, with A-GPS, Glonass
sim 14G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41), FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 850(band 5), 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz, 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz, GPRS: Available EDGE:, Available
sim sizeSIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
sim 24G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41), FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 850(band 5), 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz, 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz, GPRS: Available EDGE:, Available

Anker’s Eufy G10 Robot Vacuum Cleaner Launched in the Kenyan Market.

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Anker’s Eufy G10 Robot Vacuum Cleaner has been launched into the Kenyan market.

Speaking during the launch event, Anker innovations Regional Sales Head, GCC & Africa, Mr. Faraz Mehdi said, “Robotic Vacuum is quite conveniently controlled, as you can give instructions by voice or through your phone via the EufyHome app, Amazon Alexa or the Google Assistant to operate efficiently while sharing reminders on how the device is performing.”

He added that the new gadget would eliminate cumbersome vacuuming duties as it takes on dust-busting around people’s homes. Mehdi said its multiple cleaning modes and auto-clean scheduling would ensure effortless, thorough clean while you relax.

“To enable the user to realize optimal use, the device has been engineered for hard floors which are common in Kenya such as hardwood, tile, and lamination”, added Mr. Faraz Mehdi.

Also speaking during the event, Ammar Ganijee, who is head of operations at Sweech limited, who are the authorized distributors, said that Anker innovations plan to leverage on latest innovations and technology to enhance the growth of its products and services in the Kenyan market, the introduction of  Anker’s Eufy G10 Robot Vacuum Cleaner one of them.

What you get when you buy the Anker’s Eufy G10 Robot Vacuum Cleaner

The Eufy G10 Robot Vacuum Cleaner is an intelligent device that does both the mopping and vacuuming tasks. Moreover, with its sophisticated unibody technology, it requires less energy and less maintenance.

Moreover, it connects to WI-FI and has voice control abilities, which puts it among the fastest in the Kenyan market today.  

It also has an ultra-thin design that allows it to move around furniture and other areas of the house that would otherwise be hard to reach.

The Eufy G10 Robot Vacuum Cleaner operates on a battery that alerts the user when it is low on power, which then allows for re-charging.

Its 3-point cleaning system consists of a suction inlet, and side-brush that delivers meticulous cleaning, and its advanced brushless motor significantly reduces vacuuming noise.

In addition, the cleaner has an anti-scratch glass cover, which is not only good to look at but offers protection while vacuuming. Buying the device comes with a 12-month warranty.

Pricing

The Eufy G10 Robot Vacuum Cleaner will retail at Ksh. 30,000.00 and the company insists that this is your ultimate cleaning partner in your house.

The Eufy G10 Robot Vacuum Cleaner is the first gadget the Anker Innovations are launching in the Kenyan market after setting up shop recently.

Anker innovations are a global tech brand and manufacturer that boasts technology products and are also innovators of smart devices for entertainment, travel, and smart home products.

Turimex Laredo TX Bus Booking, Routes, Fares, and Contacts

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Turimex Laredo TX is a bus company that is a group called the Grupo Senda Company. It is the most important transport company operating in North America.

The company operates fleet of buses in parts of South United States and North Mexico, thus operating chiefly on the USA-Mexico border.

The bus company has been in operation for the last 30 years, during which it has been serving several cities in South and North of U.S.A and North of Mexico.

Turimex Laredo TX Bus Destinations

Here below are several destination to which Tumerix Laredo TX bus operates to.

  • Dallas
  • Monterrey
  • Chicago
  • Guadalajara
  • Charlotte
  • Zacatecas
  • Saltillo
  •  Houston
  • Austin
  • Atlanta
  • San Luis Potosí
  • Oklahoma City
  • Tulsa
  • Piedras Negras
  • San Antonio
  • Laredo
  • Mexico City
  • Waco
  • Aguascalientes
  • Eagle Pass
  • Greenville

Turimex Laredo TX Bus Route and Fares

Here are the routes and the approximate fares on the route.

RouteAverage Bus Fare
Monterrey to San Antonio$33
Dallas to Austin$26
San Antonio to Dallas$36
Austin to Monterrey$49
San Antonio to Austin$20
Monterrey to Houston$50
Monterrey to Austin$48
Dallas to Waco$27
Dallas to Laredo$57
Laredo to San Antonio$29
Austin to San Antonio$22
San Antonio to Monterrey$32
Dallas to Monterrey$60
Dallas to San Antonio$37
Austin to Dallas$29
Laredo to Monterrey$19
Houston to Monterrey$51
Monterrey to Dallas$62
Houston to San Antonio$29
Monterrey to Laredo$20
San Antonio to Houston$26
RouteAverage Bus Fare

*All prices are in U.S dollars

Turimex Laredo TX Bus Stations

You can easily catch the buses at the following stations

  • Central de Autobuses
  • Taquerias Arandas
  • Agencia El Salvador Bus Stop
  • Súper las Aguascalientes
  • Central de Autobuses de Aguascalientes
  • Senda Station
  • Turimex California Ave
  • Cleveland Ave
  • Norte
  • Nueva Central
  • Jefferson Bd
  • Harrisburg Senda Station
  • Turimex N Alamo St
  • Central de Autobuses
  • Airport Blvd

Turimex Laredo TX Bus Luggage Policy

Here is what you need to know, especially if you have some baggage with you.

You will only be allowed two suitcases or packages that are not over 22.6Kg (50lb). You will also will need to check the dimensions of the luggage. They only allow up to 62 linear inches or 157centimeters.

However, if you luggage exceeds these specifications, then you will be billed an extra one dollar for every additional pound or inch.

Items such as firearms, chemicals, flammable substances and other objects that could cause bodily harm are not allowed on board.

Except for guide dogs for the blind, animals and pets are also not allowed on the buses.

Turimex Laredo TX Bus Contacts for Booking and General Inquiry

1. You 7011 Harrisburg Blvd
Houston, Texas 77011
Phone    +1 713-928-7525

2. 501 E Jefferson Blvd
Dallas, Texas 75203
Phone    +1 214-943-1612

3. 2139 S. California
Chicago, Illinois 60608
Phone    +1 773-254-2020

4. 5012 E 7th St
Austin, TX 78702
East Austin
+1 800 833-7330

5. +1 800 733 7330 from United States
01 800 890 9090 from Mexico   

Travel Tips

To make you travel with Turimex Laredo TX Bus smooth, you are advised to these travel tips.

  • Arrive 30 minutes before the departure time of your trip to avoid delays.
  • Document your luggage on the platforms before proceeding to your departure bus.
  • Taking of alcoholic drinks before and onboard is prohibited.
  • Children are not allowed to travel alone, except when accompanied by a responsible adult.
  • Take not of time at stops.
  • Watch for the exit signs and boarding announcements to know where to board the bus.

Conclusion

Turimex Laredo TX Buses are reliable buses you can take on the routes listed above. The buses come with air conditioning, on board toilet, Wifi + Entertainment, power outlets, clean Restrooms and reclining Seats.

You can try out these buses for an unforgettable experience!