{"id":63436,"date":"2025-11-24T22:17:09","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T22:17:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/63436\/"},"modified":"2025-11-24T22:17:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T22:17:09","slug":"shutto-commuter-vans-to-connect-austin-to-other-texas-cities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/63436\/","title":{"rendered":"Shutto commuter vans to connect Austin to other Texas cities"},"content":{"rendered":"

At least one member of The Chicks is ready to make nice with San Antonio. Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist Emily Strayer will open SOAP Laundry Lounge<\/a>, a swanky laundromat and coffee bar at 900 Oblate Dr., on December 4.<\/p>\n

Although Strayer and her husband, musician Martin Strayer, are often on the road, they purchased the building as a long-term investment in their adopted hometown. She envisioned the spot as both a neighborhood amenity and a community hub.<\/p>\n

\u201cSOAP was born from the idea that everyday tasks can be enjoyable,\u201d Emily Strayer says in a release. \u201cI wanted to create a space that\u2019s not just functional but inspiring, a place that brings people together and helps elevate how we live, even in the simplest moments, like laundry.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"SOAP SOAP Laundry Lounge customers can catch up on emails while handling their chores.Photo courtesy of SOAP Laundry Lounge<\/p>\n

Although they couldn\u2019t do much with the machines, Austin-based FO\u0308DA<\/a> conceived an interior to look far different from most grimy laundromats. Natural materials, a warm color palette, bubble-inspired details, and tons of lighting make the interior look far from sterile.<\/p>\n

The laundromat portion of the 5,500-square-foot building offers 64 slow water, energy-saving machines \u2014 28 washers and 36 dryers \u2014 outfitted with the Aquawing Ozone Laundry System, a hospital-grade sanitization technology that kills 99.9 percent of bacteria and viruses. <\/p>\n

In addition to self-service, SOAP offers a wash-and-fold option starting at $4 per wash. The laundromat uses a card-based payment system, which allows customers to load funds via cash, card, or EBT. The cards can be used throughout the concept, including the coffee bar. <\/p>\n

The drinks take at least some of the drudgery out of the much-hated chore. The menu includes a full roster of espresso drinks, teas, lemonades, and pastries alongside a few seasonal favorites like a Mexican mocha and a peppermint cold brew. With the complimentary WiFi, the concept almost functions like a coworking space.<\/p>\n

\"SOAP SOAP Laundry Lounge has plenty of wide open spaces. Photo courtesy of SOAP Laundry Lounge <\/p>\n

Strayer says she is not through investing in the Alamo City, hinting at some long-term plans.<\/p>\n

\u201cI wanted to invest in something that truly belongs to San Antonio,\u201d she adds in a statement. \u201cSOAP is just the beginning. I hope to continue expanding offerings that make everyday life a little more beautiful for our community.\u201d<\/p>\n

After the invite-only grand opening party, SOAP Laundry Lounge will be open daily from 7 am to 10 pm., with the last wash at 9 pm. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"At least one member of The Chicks is ready to make nice with San Antonio. Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist Emily…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":56341,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[132,134,133,25592,17354,840,6208],"class_list":{"0":"post-63436","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-austin","8":"tag-austin","9":"tag-austin-headlines","10":"tag-austin-news","11":"tag-commuting","12":"tag-startup","13":"tag-transportation","14":"tag-travel"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63436","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=63436"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63436\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/56341"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=63436"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=63436"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=63436"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}