UV Express Franchise – Information, Fees and Franchise Investment
Did you know that UV is a play on the word “uwi na”? The Philippines has been home to a developing hustle and bustle lifestyle. Workers come from all over the country, just to be able to get to and from their homes and office. A car may be an investment for some, but given the high amount of traffic, the necessity for owning your own vehicle does not seem that worth it at all.
Which is why there is multiple franchises of UV Express. Contrary to popular belief, UV Express is not a company, but a license that allows you to operate utility vehicles (UV) for public transportation. Alongside the Jeep, you would not be able to avoid seeing a Van with the “UV Express” logo embedded on its side.
Yes, UV Express is popularly used, mostly because it is the cheapest alternative mode of transportation for everyday commute, as opposed to hailing a taxi. While taxis often private and offer comfortability, UV express offer cheaper prices per kilometer, making it the most used vehicle every day.
You can see this alongside Park Square at Ayala Makati, where UV Express vans are stationed. Multiple waiting lines are places around the terminal, with people waiting their turn to be able to use the service.
As you can see, as long as business is usual in the Philippines, the profitability is guaranteed as long as you are being smart with your investment and know what you are doing, which you will be as you continue reading on how to start your own UV Express franchise.
History of UV Express Franchise
FX Franchise in the Philippines
During the 1990s, the Toyota Motor Company released the Tamaraw FX, its Third Generation, exclusively in the Philippine. Marketed and designed as a smaller type of UV as opposed to its larger variant in the United States, it still provided relatively large area of space for passengers and their luggage.
However, as many of you may have experienced, the space for luggage would usually be used by the driver as additional space as a passenger seat. Competitors Mitsubishi, Isuzu, would offer their Adventure and Hi-Lander, respectively, as another form of public transport, which would eventually be locally termed as FX.
The LTFRB eventually noticed this trend of using the UV and offered a guideline to properly legitimize the business. Alongside this, the Nissan Urvan and Toyota HiAce replaced the old FX models for their larger space and legroom. These transitions would eventually become what the UV Express we all know and use today.
The UV Express as a franchise provides more than 120 services all over the Philippines aside from the National Capital Region. The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is also the owner of said franchise.
Vans of the UV Express are able to seat a maximum of 14 passengers. The service charges 2 pesos per kilometer since 2013. UV express also has their own terminals in Metro Manila: Manila, Makati (Ayala Center), Pasig (SM Megamall), Mandaluyong (Starmall), Cubao, North Avenue, Centris Station, to name a few.
UV Express Franchise Information
Generally, there are no fees required to be paid to own a franchise of UV Express, other than 570 pesos for the documentation and processing fees.
In any case, there are scammers that would require you to pay a hefty sum for franchising, which we advise that you avoid by not consulting fixers.
UV Express Franchise: How to Start
In order to acquire UV Express as a franchise, it is up to the LTFRB to assist you, at the end of the article, contact information for their office has been provided for your convenience.
Contact Information
National Capital Region
2nd Floor, McDouton Bldg., 768 EDSA cor. East Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City
Hotline: 1342
Mobile No. (Globe): 0906 163 7034
Email: complaint.ltfrb.gov.ph@gmail.com
Facebook: LTFRB Citizen Enforcer
Twitter: @LTFRB
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
SMS Hotline: 0921-448-7777
For a list of other LTFRB offices per region, please refer to their official website.
Advantage of UV Express Franchise
- Direct assistance from the franchise owner (LTFRB)
- Documentation fees and processing fees, aside from the vehicles needed, are the only expense you need to cover.
- Return of investment is usually a year or two.
- Profit making is guaranteed as UV express is a sustainable business model.
- No royalty fees
Disadvantage of UV Express Franchise
- Unguided registration may lead to being scammed
- Vehicles are to be purchased by the franchise buyer, with the 3rd unit having a fee
- High capital requirement (as per the vehicle) may prevent interested buyers from franchising
UV Express is an interesting business as it is owned by a governing body, but is free to franchise aside from fees and expenses. Unlike other franchise businesses, there are no royalty fees required, and profit will be toward the owner!
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Hi,
Good day.
Would like to ask if we’ll going to pay for a vehicle? How much?
Thank you
open po ba ang franchise ng uv express
If naghahanap po kayo nang van from nissan manila po ako.
Madami kami promo ngaun sa Nissan Urvan.
Pol alday
Marketing professional
09979045396
Magkno po mgpafrnchise nguv expresspa cavite via moa ? And gnu po ktagal processing ng papers?
What is requirements for UV express how many units in one francise,tank u
How long will it take from application to release of franchise?. Interested but having second thoughts because my friend ‘s franchise apllication is more than two years now and still with ltfrb. Is this a normal wait in applying the franchise. Thank you
Open po ba ang UV express franchise nyon panu po mag apply as ltfrb salamt
Hi,
I would like to apply for franchise.
Can you tell me How?
Regards,
Cristopher
I am an ofw what are the requirements to have uv express franchise
We would like to apply for franchise. Naga-ragay line here in camarines sur.we would like to seek for your advise on how to apply.
paano pa mag start ng uv express. pandi bulacan area po.
ano po mga requirements sa UV franchising? ano po mga babayaran at nasa magkano po kaya aabutin lahat. thanks
Sawa na po akong mamasukan, paano po ba kumuha ng prankisa Pasig po ako
Madali lang pala mag apply at mura lang ang Franchise, pero bakit ang dami pa din Colorum. Gusto ko mag apply nito byaheng Balagtas to Monumento
Madali nga mag apply,pero palakasan system SA Ltfrb.makakuha ka agad.gusto ko kumuha noon pa.sabihin walang slot.at Kung my slot,dami nila hinahanap.pero pag kilala.ID,UNIT AT PERA Lang Ang requirements.
Kaialangan po ba myembro ng isang kooperatiba para makapag operate ng uv express. May 1 unit po kami ng uv express at balak po namin na palitan ng bagong unit kaya lang may usap-usapan na kailang magmiyembro sa isang kooperatiba. Totoo po ba ito?
Gusto ko po sna mag franchaise sa uv express sa province of aklan KALIBO TO CATICLAN meron po ba slot pra don ang byahe? P
paano po magagastos pagfranchise?
Magkano pla magagastos at paano magapply?
Magkano at paano magapply?
Good day po pano po mag apply ng uv franchise at mgkno po mgagastos .
Good day po Kailangan po ba myembro ng isang kooperatiba para makapag operate ng UV express ano po nga requirements sa UV franchising at ano po mga babayaran at nasa magkano po kaya ang aabutin lahat Thanks po.
sir I am senior citizen still working in saudi Arabia as an electrical tech. If it is possible can I get uv express franchise for my balikbayan kabuhayan sa Pinas please help ty po.
May open pa po ba sa La union na prangkisa ng uv at paano po ba kumuha ng linya?
magkanu po magfranchise? line palang po b yun or may vehicle na rin?
please reply asap
Ano po website ng ltfrb to get a application form for uv franchising at list of requirements?
Dear Sir,
Paano at saan po ba pwede mag-apply ng UV Express Franchise for VAN, at kung sakali po ay gaano ka tagal ang release.Ano-ano po ang requirements.Preferred route : Tanza, Cavite – MOA.
Maraming salamat po.
How to apply
how to apply franchise Van in BOHOL how much it cost in how to apply?
how to apply franchise Van in BOHOL
Dear Sir/Ma’am Interested po kami sa franchise ng uv express route from cavite to ptex. Pwede po ba malaman ano po mga requirements to apply. Mataraming salamat po.
Dear sir and mam,
Good morning.
Like k po mag franchise NG uv dto sa zambales olongapo. Paano at saan po ako pwde mag apply?
Thank you.
HOW TO APPLY AND HOW MUCH IS THE OVERALL COST INCLUDING FRANCHISE FEE FOR A TOURIST VAN RENTAL.
WHAT IS THE PROCESS?
what year model is acceptable for a tourist van rental for franchising
Paano ang process sa pagaapply ng franchise for UV express, magkano ang required na ba2yaran kung ang preferred route ay ever – mega, at kung gaanon katagal marelease? Thank you.
sir ma’am ask ko po kng may available pa po b nga slot ngaun UV experience…
UV express Fairview to Taft …
Good day sir innova diesel 2.8 silver gray 8 setters pwde po ba ehh apply as a uv Express pano po magkano,how many day to approve
How to apply for uv express
It’s still open? I’m from Cavite
How to apply uv Express franchise of 1 unit tanks
paano po mag apply ng UV express Franchise
from Olongapo to sta.Crus Zambales?
salamat po..
Good pm.open po b mgfrancise n adventure po ang ssakyan?may ngsabi po kse s aken n mga van po ang pede. Paano ko po malalaman kung legit un binebenta n prangkisa?
pano ang first step ,salamat po
how to apply uv express franchise .Borongan to pasay?mgkano ang fees.at requirements
Hello Sir/Madam,i would like to inquire how to franchise uv express(van) from Palmera/Tungko-Quiapo vice versa. How much will it cost and what documents will be needed for the application. And how long is the processing? Thank you very much. More power.
Magkano po kaya lahat magagastos pag naglakad ng pampasada na van.and pano po ang first step ?thank you
Hi I would like to franchise UV express from San Carlos via Baguio vise versa how much I need to prepare, thank you so much please reply
I want to apply a uv pranchise how much it will cost and how long it will take please give me idea on this
I want to apply a uv pranchise how much it will cost and how long it will take please give me idea on this
. Thanks for the assistance
paano po makakuha ng prangkisa ng van byaheng dasma baclaran
Hi sir/mam.
Inquire ko lang po kung magkano and franchise ng taxi NCR po ang route. Gusto ko po sana mag business nalng salamat po.
Good morning sir,maam.open pa po b ang frankisa ng uv express,antipolo-megamall.ano po ang mga requirement?
Ang nababasa ko ay puro lang commento pero wala naman mga reply sana naman mag reply kayo
You see guys everything here are just questions!no answer from these people,do you really believe that only php570.00 is the expenses?do you?people on that branch of goverment are all shark,leeches,and no dignity at all,all of them!
Ako po ay OFW, Tag Las pinas city. Nais ko po magkaroon ng UV express taxi SUCAT/MAKATI.
Salamat po.
May tsansa po ba para OFW ang magroon ng UV EXPRESS?
Good day po. Isa po akung ofw galing Saudi almost 23 years po akung nagtrabaho dun. Nagdisisyon po ako mag resign sa trabaho ko dahil sa nakakuha ako ng hulugan na van na akala ko ay makakatulong sakin para maitaguyod ko ang aking pamilya kaso lalo lng po ako naghihirap sa ngaun kc po ndi po ako makabyahe dahil sa wala po itong franchise nag apply naman po ako kaso ndi naman ako makakuha nito…sana po mayroon kaung maitulong sa katulad naming ofw na gusto ng mag stay sa dto kasama ang mga mahal sa buhay..maraming salamat po sana matulungan nyo nmn po ako dahil problema ko po ang panghulog buwan buwan at nag aaral pa po ang aking anak….
sir i would like to appply franchise line for marilao to sm north
Panu po mag avail ng uv or fx franchise at kung saan mga ruta salamat
May i know the requirements in applying for UV Express Franchise
Sir meron pba naga daet pls send some info ty
How to apply for tourist rentals and how much will it cost ..Also how long will it take inn processing…
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am finishing my contract as an OFW come October 2019. I am planning to go into UV
Express business. Please advise what are the
requirements of getting an LTFRB franchise.
I met some operators but not satisfied of their explanation. One saying that I have to be a member of their cooperative, some saying LTFRB is not issuing new franchises now. Please assists me. Thanks. Renato C. Favila
Meron po bang available na ruta para sa uv express
How to apply?
Dear Sir/Madam,
what are the Requirements for Franchise of one unit Van and how much all, this a new unit van in Dasmarinas, Cavite kindly email me ASP…Thanks
Good day! I’m sorry for using this opportunity not to franchise but to air my concern. I have witnessed first hand, almost every morning and every afternoon rush hour how UV drivers purposely neglect traffic laws by COUNTER FLOWING whenever there is a slow down or just a routine stop. Instead of waiting in line just like everybody else, they would swerve to the left and just continue driving, giving less regard to oncoming vehicles who have right of way. This morning, I stood my ground when a UV driver counter flowed in front of me. And he had the nerve to be mad and opened his window to shout at me! Is there anybody in the UV Express community who can put a check on this? Even in private subdivisions where public transport is allowed inside to help out on the traffic situation in main roads, UV Express drivers cannot seem to control their patience and just opt to COUNTER FLOW whenever traffic slows down. Can we please do something about this?
Good day,ofw ako gusto kuna sanang umuwi sa pinas at gusto ko kumuha nang van,sir/pano po mag apply nang franchise para ligal po.UV express o taxi franchise,
Ano po requirements to franchise im an ofw thanks po
What are the requirements to submit? How many weeks? Days to release?
Can pls send to. Me step by step.. Thank you
How will I apply for a UV Express cubao montalban route? Open pa po ba?
Bakit po ang pila at tagal ng waiting time araw araw sa pila ng Sangadaan- Baesa pila?
Konti po ang byahe d2
Prang 3-4 lng na fx
Paki hanapan po nman ito ng solition
Pwede pa po ba mag apply ng uv buendia to fairview?
How to apply franchise van in bohol
how to apply franchise van in bohol .From Jagna to Tagbilaran
Maraming salamat Restoper Cagud
how to apply UV EXPRESS franchise van in bohol ROUTE:JAGNA TO TAGBILARAN
DAGHANG SALAMAT
RESTOPER CAGUD
Paano po ba mag Simula kumuha ng prangkisa ng UV express?? Totoo po ba na magbabayad ng 200k-250k sa prangkisa ng UV?? May kinuha po making sasakyan gusto po Sana nmn hawing UV, Pa a no po magsimula??
gusto kung malaman kung paano mag apply ng UV EXPRESS at anong mga requirement pwd poh bang paki sent ang katanungan ko sa email: martinezdanny79@yahoo.com
Sa Mga Kinauukulan,
Interesado po akong kumuha ng UV express franchise, gusto ko pong malaman kung papaano at mag kano po lahat ng gagastusin.
Edwin
Gusto ko po sana kumuha ng uv line nueva Ecija po firstime ko lang po kukuha pano po ba pag kuha at ano nga requirements?
I want to franchise uv express libmanan to naga.and how.
good day po,
ask ko lang po kung pwd p makakuha ng prangkisa para s van or uv express..moa to dasmarinas po sana ang route.balak ko po kasi kumuha ng ssakyan pra ipang pasada.thank u in advance s sasagot
Magkno po mgpafrnchise ng suv pa Moa to cavite? Gnu po k tagl processing ng papers
Puede po ba malaman guide sa pagapply for UV express Franchise kpg sariling sasakyan. Plano ko Sana po biyaheng Naga-Pasay vice versa. Salamat po
Hello..po!
Paano po Maka apply ng franchise UV Express mayron po akung van ofw nakauwi dahil sa Saudi session gusto ko makatulong sa mga anak ko may dawalang college po ako at tatlong high school ko..
Gaano pa ba katagal magreleased ng franchise meron ang unit kailangan kong ukuha ng UV franchised pleased help!
Help to acquired UVFranchised soon thank you!
Dear Sir, ako po ay isang ofw na hinihingi ang inyong tulong na maka kuha ako ng isang franchise ng UV Express. To help of my family. Maraming salamat po.
Hi, I am recently leaving in Denmark. My family is leaving in Cavite, sending monthly allowance to them will not help their life living improve. I therefor come out with the idea of giving them a business instead. Since there interest is only about driving, Im thinking UV-express will be a good choose for them. I am humbly asking a favor to those expert in regards of this matter please kindly advised me for all proper procedure, requirements, variation and prices as well. My prepared route is Tanza to alabang my van is toyota hiace commuter. Please kindly inform me with all the specific details and how long does it takes for the waiting process. Your concerned advised will be highly appreciated. Im looking forward to hear from you soon as possible. Thank you so much and be safe everyone.
I am an ofw what are the requirements to have uv express franchise
Hi po,
Ano ano po ang requirements to apply for UV express franchise? Caloocan North area po.
At magkano din po?
how to start the application for UV Express Franchise and how long is the processing?
blessed day po,,tanong ko po sana kung kailangan po ba na brand new ang van na gagamitin parasa uv express,,salamat po sa makakapansin,,,
Magkano ba talaga fees pag kumuha nang parankisa nang puv?
Hello po sir ma’am ask ko lang po sana if how much will it cost ang franchise ng UV van,baguio nueva vizcaya to ifugao po?
Wat is requirment for ug express francising Route Bacolod San carlos
How to apply UV express franchise wat is requirements tank u
Hi I wanted to sell my UV express franchise Pateros – T.M Kalaw route did u guys know what process should i undergo to ltfrb to sell it thanks
My slot po byaheng dasma moa
My franchise po ba van byahe dasma moa
pano po mag aply ng UV Franchise NCR po?
Hello, good day all. Planning to get UV expresa franchise in Negros Oriental. Please be so kind, how many units do I need to start UV express.
Thank you Sir/madam
Gusto ko magapply ng uv express trece martires cavite to moa or imus alabang pwede ba ako magapply indivindualy paano po please help
Ano ano po ang requirements to apply for UV express franchise? Cavite to moa area po.
At magkano din po ang mababayaran or stimated cost sa pag apply ng uv express.
Ano ano po ang requirements to apply for UV express franchise? Cavite to moa area po.
At magkano din po ang mababayaran or stimated cost sa pag apply ng uv express.
Sa mga kinauukulan,
Paano,magkano,at gaano katagal ang prosesso ng pag aaply ng Franchise ng UV express? Malvar Batanggas area ako.
Good day po mgask lng po sna aq kung tumatanggap po kau ng toyota avanza 2015 model sa Uv express dasma salawag po ako.
Good day po, I would like to franchise uv express, May I know the requirements and do you have an open for franchise.expecting your reply soon, salamat po.
good day gusto ko sana mag tanung kung open ba ang pagkuha ng franchise from cavite to moa isa po akong OFW
Good Afternoon!
Please send me of all the details from vehicle to franchising. I really want to buy or franchise uv express.
Route: sm North edsa / sm Fairview or vice-versa. Thank you very much!
Sir/Maam,
OFw po ako gusto kung maka avail ng UV Express Franchise, my available slot pa ba sa mga linyang Dau-Baguio, Dau-Olongapo, Dau-Tarlac or Dau-Bataan?. Papaano mag apply at saan at magkaano? Please help po at maraming salamat.
Gusto ko po mag apply ng franchise sa lala move po panu po at magkanu po ang babayaran
Hi Isa po akong ofw kukuha po aq ng van last month at gusto ko po ipasok sa service dito po aq sa Laguna area pwede nyo po ba Ako tulungan para makakuha ng linya/ prangkisa. Magkano po ba Ang gagastusin dito maraming salamat po.
Hi Isa po akong ofw kukuha po aq ng van last month at gusto ko po ipasok sa service dito po aq sa Laguna area pwede nyo po ba Ako tulungan para makakuha ng linya/ prangkisa. Magkano po ba Ang gagastusin dito maraming salamat po.
hello po…hihingi po sana ako ng tulong kung papaano po makakuha ng Franchise ng UV Express…gusto ko pong ipasok itong aming van para po magkaroon ako ng trabaho at kumita pra po sa pamilya…sana po matulungan nyo ako,maraming salamat po…
Sir good day. Kailan po ba open ng slot para sa uv express? Thankyou po
hello po hihingi po ako ng tulong kung paano makakuha ng frangkisa ng UV express. gusto ko sana ipasok itong innova van ko para makatulong sa pagkakitaan araw . Cavite dasma ako
Good Day !
ask me lang po kung pano maka kuha ng franchise sa UV Express, saka req. vehicle year model po?
Please email me at ijosephorlanes21@gmail.com
Ask ko lng po if my uv express 3yrs delay registrt’n how much goin to exp.,ngbbgy po b considratn if intense stroke(PWD) happrn
How to franchise UV EXPRESS
How to franchise UV EXPRESS
Good Day!
Pwede po bang maka kuha ng franchise feom davao city po ako. tpos yung franchise sana is all over mindanao.