Tepesa
Tepesa is a Mexico City-based, third-generation family-owned passenger transport company operating ~50 buses and vans for personnel, school, government, tourism, and consumer rental clients across Mexico.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1970
- HeadquartersMexico City (CDMX), Mexico
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Tepesa does
Tepesa (legal name Transportes Tepesa) is a Mexico-based passenger transportation company headquartered in Mexico City, founded in 1970 and currently operated under third-generation family ownership. The company operates a fleet of approximately 50 vehicles organized into three categories: tourist buses (Vissta Buss, Busscar, 46-seat units with onboard WC and monitors), semi-tourist buses (Andaré, Andaré Class, Volvo Smart Bus, 37–45 seats with reclining seats and pneumatic suspension), and school/personnel transport units (Torino, Zafiro), complemented by 14–20 seat vans (Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Ford Transit, Toyota). Onboard technology consists of GPS satellite tracking for real-time vehicle location, a private communications network for fleet coordination, controlled travel-time monitoring, panic buttons, and ecological low-emission engines. The company is SECTUR-registered (No. 500631) and maintains a published COVID-19 operational protocol.
Tepesa firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Tepesa
- Legal name
- Transportes Tepesa
- Website
- https://tepesa.com.mx
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1970
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Tepesa is a Mexico City-based, third-generation family-owned passenger transport company operating ~50 buses and vans for personnel, school, government, tourism, and consumer rental clients across Mexico.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Tepesa industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Passenger Transportation Services
- NAICS
- School and Employee Bus Transportation (485410), Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation (485)
- SIC
- Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Party Transportation (Limo, Shuttle) Services (HSACACAN)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Special Needs / Paratransit Student Transportation Services (EDAEADAH)
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Where Tepesa is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Mexico City (CDMX)
- HQ country
- Mexico
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Tepesa business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Bus Rental Services: Rental of tourist, semi-tourist, and school/personal transport buses for groups. Services include fixed routes and customized routes based on client needs. Units include Vissta Buss, Busscar, Andaré Class, Andaré, Smart Bus (Volvo), Torino, and Zafiro models with capacities ranging from 37 to 46 passengers.
- Van/Minibus Rental Services: Rental of vans and minibuses for smaller groups. Services include Toyota (14 passengers), Transit (17 passengers), and Sprinter (20 passengers) models. Catering to business and leisure travel within Mexico City and throughout Mexico.
- Personnel Transportation Services: Dedicated personnel transport services for corporate clients, schools, and government institutions with customized routes and schedules based on client requirements. Includes fixed route services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Bus rental with driver for groups of 37-46 passengers |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels3 records
Tepesa product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Tepesa is a passenger transportation company that rents buses and vans with professional drivers for groups traveling throughout Mexico. Its fleet of approximately 50 units is organized into tourist buses (Vissta Buss, Busscar), semi-tourist buses (Andaré Class, Andaré, Smart Bus/Volvo), school and personnel transport vehicles (Torino, Zafiro), and vans (Sprinter, Transit, Toyota), with capacities ranging from 11 to 46 passengers. Services are offered to schools, government institutions, private companies, travel agencies, and the general public, with 24-hour customer service and online quotation available from the Mexico City hub.
Product overview
Tepesa is a passenger transportation company offering bus and van rental services in Mexico. The company operates a fleet organized into three main categories: tourist buses (Autobús Vissta Buss, Autobús Busscar), semi-tourist buses (Autobus Andaré Class, Autobús Andaré, Smart bus/Volvo), and school/personnel transport vehicles (Autobús Torino, Camión Zafiro). For smaller groups, Tepesa provides van rentals including the Camioneta Sprinter, Camioneta Transit, and Camioneta Toyota. Services are offered to schools, government institutions, private companies, travel agencies, receptive tourism operators, and the general public, with 24-hour assistance available throughout Mexico.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Tourist Bus Rental (Vissta Buss and Busscar) Rental of premium tourist-class buses for group tourism and long-distance travel. The Vissta Buss accommodates up to 46 passengers, and the Busscar offers WC, monitors/screens, and ample luggage compartments. Targeted at travel agencies, tourism operators, and groups needing comfortable long-distance travel.
- Semi-Tourist Bus Rental (Andaré Class, Andaré, Smart Bus/Volvo) Rental of semi-tourist buses for intermediate-distance travel, personnel transport, and group excursions. Includes the Andaré Class (without WC), Andaré (45 passengers with luggage compartments and traveler insurance), and Smart Bus/Volvo (37 passengers with reclining seats, air conditioning, panoramic windows, luggage area, and pneumatic suspension). Serves corporate clients, schools, and travel agencies.
- School and Personnel Transport Bus Rental (Torino and Zafiro) Rental of buses specifically configured for school and personnel transport. The Torino accommodates up to 43 passengers, and the Zafiro truck accommodates 39-41 passengers with padded high seats, shatterproof windows, and ambient music. Targeted at schools, educational institutions, and corporate clients needing daily personnel transport.
- Van and Minibus Rental (Sprinter, Transit, Toyota) Rental of vans and minibuses for smaller groups, business and leisure travel. The Sprinter accommodates 20 passengers with flat screen display, the Transit accommodates 17 passengers with luggage rack, and the Toyota accommodates 14 passengers (or 11 with luggage) with reclining seats, air conditioning, seatbelts, and speed control. Serves corporate clients, travel agencies, and individual consumers.
- Personnel Transportation Services Dedicated personnel transport services for corporate clients, schools, and government institutions with customized routes and schedules based on client requirements. Includes fixed route services, certified drivers who undergo psychological evaluation, and a dedicated executive assigned to each contracted service. Targeted at organizations needing reliable daily employee or student transport.
Companies that use Tepesa
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Tepesa technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Tepesa partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Tepesa competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Grupo ADO: Mexico's largest passenger ground transportation group, operating scheduled intercity bus lines (ADO, ADO Platino, ADO GL) plus charter and tourism services. Comparable as a broad incumbent in Mexican passenger bus transport, though larger and primarily focused on scheduled routes rather than dedicated charter/personnel transport.
- Primera Plus: Established Mexican intercity bus line with executive-class coaches. Comparable as a broad incumbent in Mexican passenger bus transport with similar premium vehicle positioning to Tepesa's tourist fleet.
- Pullman de Morelos: Long-running Mexican intercity passenger bus operator serving central Mexico corridors. Comparable as a broad incumbent in Mexican passenger ground transport with overlapping fleet and route operations.
- ETN Turistar: Premium intercity bus operator in Mexico connecting major cities with high-end coach service. Comparable as a broad Mexican passenger ground transport incumbent with premium fleet and tourism positioning overlapping Tepesa's tourist bus segment.
- Ómnibus de México: Historic Mexican intercity bus operator with nationwide coverage. Comparable as a broad incumbent with established brand longevity similar to Tepesa's 30+ year heritage in passenger transport.
- Turistar: Premium tourist/intercity bus service in Mexico. Comparable as a broad incumbent targeting tourism and long-distance passenger markets similar to Tepesa's tourist and semi-tourist segments.
Market position
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Tepesa social profiles
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Tepesa leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Tepesa funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Tepesa M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Tepesa
What does Tepesa do?
Tepesa is a passenger transportation company that rents buses and vans with professional drivers for groups traveling throughout Mexico. Its fleet of approximately 50 units is organized into tourist buses (Vissta Buss, Busscar), semi-tourist buses (Andaré Class, Andaré, Smart Bus/Volvo), school and personnel transport vehicles (Torino, Zafiro), and vans (Sprinter, Transit, Toyota), with capacities ranging from 11 to 46 passengers. Services are offered to schools, government institutions, private companies, travel agencies, and the general public, with 24-hour customer service and online quotation available from the Mexico City hub.
Is Tepesa a public or private company?
Tepesa is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Tepesa founded?
Tepesa was founded in 1970. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Tepesa based?
Tepesa is headquartered in Mexico City (CDMX), Mexico, in the Latin America region.
How does Tepesa make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Bus Rental Services are the primary driver. The others are van/Minibus Rental Services and personnel Transportation Services.
Who are Tepesa's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Grupo ADO, Primera Plus, Pullman de Morelos, ETN Turistar, Ómnibus de México and Turistar.
Does Tepesa have an API?
No public API is recorded for Tepesa.
What industry is Tepesa in?
Tepesa's product category is Passenger Transportation Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSACACAN, Party Transportation (Limo, Shuttle) Services, with a secondary code of EDAEADAH, Special Needs / Paratransit Student Transportation Services. Its NAICS code is 485410 and its SIC code is 4100.