How to Start a UV Express Franchise

FX Franchise Would Be a Great Business!

Once a small country, the Philippines is now home to over 100 million Filipinos. No longer are people from provicincial areas, the new generation is born in Metro Manila. This transition from simple life to work your butt lifestyle has accustomed many office workers and other jobs that make them go to Metro Manila. While purchasing a car necessitates the need, it may not be an ideal investment for many, considering the large amount of traffic along the highways, which defeats the purpose of a fast-moving vehicle to own.

Enter the UV Express franchise and its many branches. You may have heard of the phrase “uwi na”, but did you know that UV is play on word that refers to that? Did you also know that unlike other business franchises, UV Express is not owned by a company as many mistakenly think. Rather, it is a license to operate utility vehicles (UV) for the use of public transportation.

Just as common as you see a jeepney you would be able to spot a van with the logo of “UV Express” taped on its doors. Yes, UV express offers a diferent mode of transportation for long routes and everyday commuting, but at an affordable price. While you can hail a taxi that provides comfortability with a touch of privacy, UV express on the other hand is able to give you the best bang for your buck per kilometer. This advantage makes it one of the most use vehicles every day in the Philippines.

Terminals of UV express are situated at common loading and unloading zones such as Ayala malls, where the vans await passengers. Seeing that jobs are likely to increase, there is no doubt that the profit you are going to make will be steady if you invest with UV express.

Keep reading if you want to know more on how to start a franchise!

Brief Background of the UV Express Franchise

The movement of UV Express began during that 1990s, when Toyota Motor Company unveiled the third generation of its Tamaraw FX, which is primarily marketed to Filipinos. The design is the exact opposite of its US variant, with a smaller area for both passengers and the luggage. Many riders of the UV express would know that the space for luggage would end up being used as passenger seats.

The success of the Tamaraw instigated competitors Isuzu and Mitsubishi to create their own, and subsequent variations would let everyone call them “FX” as most are use for public transport.

This popularity was noticed by the LTFRB and was given proper guidelines to make use of as a business. Further improvements to older models were made but were replaced by newer generations such as the Toyota HiAce and Nissan Urvan to provide a much more comfortable experience.

Today, the franchise has seen over 120 services all over the country, with the LTFRB overseeing the operations.

UV Express Franchise Packages

As an owner of the UV Express franchise, there are no hidden fees that you need to pay in order to set up a franchise. However, you will need to pay 570 pesos for the processing an documentation fees.

You should be careful when dealing with fixers, as there are scammers that will ask you to pay a franchising fee, which does not exist. Consult with the LTFRB for your safe investment.

Steps to Franchise UV Express

Since there is no company that owns UV express as it is merely a license to operate, assistance may be given to you by the LTFRB to acquire one. For your convenience, LTFRB’s contact details are provided below.

Contact Information

Office Address: National Capital Region 2nd Floor, McDouton Bldg., 768 EDSA cor. East Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City

Mobile number: Globe 0906 163 7034

Email address: complaint.ltfrb.gov.ph@gmail.com

Facebook page: /LTFRBCitizenEnforcer

Twitter page: @LTFRB

Officers / Office Departments

Hotline number: 1342

SMS hotline number: 0921 448 7777

Office of the Chairman: 426-2519 / 426-2505

Office of the Executive Director: 925-7194

Admin Division: 426-2501

Financial and Management Division: 426-2496

Technical Division: 426-2526

Information Systems Management Division: 426-2491 / 426-2513

Legal Division: 426-2530

Public Assistance & Complaint Desk: 426-2515 / 426-25-34

Refer to the official LTFRB website, for a list of other LTFRB offices near your region.

The Good in Franchising UV Express

  • Governing body assistance (LTFRB) for the franchisee
  • Expenses are not as many aside from the documentation fees and vehicle purchase
  • You can get your return on investment in two years or less
  • UV express offers a reliable model for generating profits
  • Royalty fees are non-existant

The Bad in Franchising UV Express

  • Likelihood to be scammed by fixers that trick you into being guided
  • The purchase of vehicles is up to the franchisee, and a fee is placed upon the third vehicle
  • The high amount of investment may not be for everyone, especially those with a budget

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  1. I will plan to buy a van and make it uv express I want it to be my small business much is cause I would like to apply route olongapo to iba zamnales only any further information please let me know.

    • Sir natuloy ba yung sa uv express application mo na olongapo to iba sta cruz? Magkano nagastos mo bukod sa purchase ng van

  2. Im an ex-ofw with small budget to own taxi and the driver will be myself.

    Is there a chance, i can get a franchise for only a single unit?

    If given a chance i will have to get 1 new car from Toyota for this purpose to serve public commuters and to have income to provide for my family.

    Please let me have your prompt response.

    Thank you

  3. I am intrested to have a van and jow can ibuy how much is thedwn payment i will ftanchise dumaguete rpute tp gihuilngan negros or.

  4. UV transport franchises are now cover by the Cooperative Dev. authority. With 15 as minimum members to form a cooperative .1st prerequisite is to attend free seminars from CDA n CETOS. LISTEN CAREFULLY. Especially to the Number of ftanchise for its route allowed mn is better explain in that seminars. Thanls you

  5. good day i would like to inquire with regards UV EXPRESS DUMAGUETE TO GUIHULNGAN NEGROS ORIENTAL ROUTE IF THERES STILL OPEN FOR FRANCHISE THNKS

    GIDEON MOLINOS

  6. Dear sir/madam,
    Greetings, my wife is an owner of Toyota Hi-Ace van and interested to apply a UV Express franchise. Please kindly advice in details the fees, license, etc., and other important legal requirements from LFTRB and/or good information to speed up our application. We are actually a resident in Lobong, San Jacinto, Pangasinan; we would like to have the routes from San Jacinto-Dagupan-Manaoag.
    Thanks,
    Jun Nieves

  7. I’m being asked 10k just to be a member of a cooperative operating here in Pangasinan. Is this legal as am interested really in UV express for my Toyota Hi Ace Van model 2016. I will also need to pay 1k monthly dues for terminal parking, and protection for some LTO/LFTRB staff. I am an OFW and I would like everything is legal for this UV express business. Need urgent help!

  8. I will plan to buy a van and make it uv express I want it to be my small business much is cause I would like to apply route masinag to sampaloc rizal only any further information please let me know

  9. Seven months ago my daughter bought a NissanVan350 model 2019,we decided to join the UvExpress for our source of daily income because my husband has no work.Our franchise confirmation/verification was issued last July 09,2019 but suddenly change to Provisional Authority for 90 days period for the reason of modernization implementation on June 30,2020.Our unit has a Euro 4 engine high roof Van ,installed with dash camera ,Nfinite GPS LTFRB accredited and has Pocket wifi connection which was the requirements before we start to operate our van express.

    My question is:

    Is there any exemption or consideration for our unit not to join the said implementation because the features for modernization seems to be almost in our Van.In fact it is more ideal design than of that modernization and also its an original too.
    I hope and pray that through this letter you can give back the franchise of the Van units model 2017-2019 for just a period until March 01,2024.
    Most of the Van payments are monthly installment basis. In behalf of all Van operators, I will ask to please give us humanitarian consideration and we hope we can find an immediate actions to this concerns.Many of us will be grateful if you will grant our request. Thank you and more power.God bless!

  10. Ask ko lng po, my van po ako, gusto ko po sana mg avail ng prangkisa. Para mka pag byahebpo ang aming van… Anon p ang gagawin .. ty

  11. Hello, is the UV express franchise is ongoing? Because I’ve heard that LTFRB is not open for any franchise these days. And how about those rental car/van are they legit as they possessed COL?thanks

  12. Gusto ko sanang mag franchise ng uv express kya lng mahal daw nsa 250k pro s nbsa ko 570p lng ano b talgA ang totoo pwede po pki linaw po 250k or 570p lng

  13. Sir, Good afternoon.
    Gusto ko sanang mag ka frankisa ng Van Tourist.
    Iam asking your good heart to to assist me. Thank you

  14. Hello Ltfrb main office, many times already try to acqaured franchise in your office to make legitemate my own UV express, like Lawton Paliparan since 2016 is very hard for us to start a business becauce once a year we go home as Overseas filipino worker, there a proper way to ask when availability on this matter.. not only your frontliners like guard always said “no more”,every year always inquired personally if available,

  15. Good day i have Nissan urvan Nv350 and want to register for UV express..please give me details how to apply for registration

    thank you.

  16. We are planning to buy a uv express,then we want to have a membership in route from taguig to ayala vice versa,what the first step that we need to do,or the process.Thank you in advance.

  17. I am ofw, I’m interested for UV Express business. I have condo unit with 1 parking slot in sta mesa. Is it possible for me to start uv express with only my authorize representative?

  18. We cannot register our UV Express van with LTO because they do not have the confirmation of our franchise in their record. We have paid the confirmation fee of P380. What is our next step? We have been contacting your office but to no avail. Pls reply asap. Thank you.

  19. I have a nissan urvan and I want to be part of uv express daet to legazpi route or within bicol route. what’s the first move I should do? thank you..

  20. I like to have a list of detail how can I avail the uv express because I’m interested for those offer and have a business also while I’m here in other country so I need your response for this

    Thanks

  21. I would like to have uv express franchise here in Plaridel , Bulacan. What should I do and where to start.

  22. Paano mag apply ng uv franchise route
    Example
    Imus alapan save more (lancaster) to sm MOA
    Vice versa.
    Marami n rin kami mga van n pwede gamitin

  23. I am selling my UV Express franchise package with IZUSU Crosswind model 2010, route is SM Fairview – Buendia. you can reach me @ 09179803048

  24. Was at the LTFRB office today. Found and took picture of the large tarp that says, “WALANG BAYAD AND PRANGKISA”.

    But upon my inquiry on how to start a UV Express, the officer told me that it is already closed and adviced me to contact any cooperatives in our place where I wanted to operate my UV Express.

    Upon checking the number of Cooperatives Existing in our Region, found out that there are ONLY 8. Yes, wala ngang bayad ang pagkuha ng prangkisa pero iendorso ka rin pala ng LTFRB sa Cooperative and doon my bayad ang prangkisa. Di ba nadedeat amg purpose na walang bayad ang prankisa. Subtle way of manipulating and milking the Small Business Owners in many ways. Sad reality. Only in the Philippines.

  25. good day po,Tanong ko lang magkano franchise ng byahe sm North to sm fairview ng sasakyan na nissan urvan 2013 model,maraming salamat po

  26. Good evening Sir/Madam,ask KO Lang po kung PWEDE pong I pasok SA UV EXPRESS SERVICE ang SUZUKI APV namin, Waiting for your reply,thank you…

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