Toyota Innova: GT Express / UV express and Airport Taxi Service

While I'm stuck on a waiting shed somewhere in Manila last weekend, finally I saw it once again, I think the only GT Express or UV express 2010/2011 Toyota Innova that renders its service to commuters.

Many transport business operators, whether GT/UV Express or airport taxi are opting for Toyota Innova compared to its competitor like the Mitsubishi Adventure, Izuzu Crosswind, or Isuzu Highlander.

On the GT/UV Express case, it is mandatory to operators to retire their old vehicle——example would be the old toyota tamarraw fx——that is in service for more than five years and need to purchase a new vehicle in order to used their existing GT Express or UV Express Franchise mandated by LTFRB or Land Transportation Franchise Regulatory Board; benefits investing on a Toyota Innova as a GT Express/UV express is the new engine and D4D technology which aims to be fuel-efficient, which is good because less fuel more profit; they are using a 2KD-FTV engine, proves that they are using a new engine compared to its predecessor. Availability and affordablity of spare parts for Toyota Innova is another thing that is best with this vehicle in terms of after sales aspect.



On the airport taxi service, operators are also opting for Toyota Innova because of the price value and riding comfort of the vehicle, the suspension use on Toyota Innova——2010/2011 models or first generation and second generation toyota innova——is an independent, coil spring, double wishbone with stabilizer, 4 link, and coil springs; one of the biggest asset of Toyota Innova compared its competitor in terms——once again——of riding comfort.

Besides the airport taxi or gt/uv express, another emerging transport business which is feasible to Toyota Innova is car rental or cars for rent; providing a new vehicle to clients this will create an impression to the operators or service provider, modern features and design is the biggest asset.

So the next time that you will invest on vehicles for your start-up transport business or if you are already into this industry and planning for a multi-purpose vehicle or MPV, I recommend or try Toyota Innova——with an IMV standard. This can be also a reference in the future if you are waiting for the release of the 2012 Toyota Innova in the market.

Hyundai Grace Van/s: school-bus service/school-service franchise Philippines

Just my observation this 2011 regarding on hyundai grace vans. At that time I am going to Ortigas and my route is Greenhills in San Juan. Every motorist will passed La-Salle Greenhills before approaching the Ortigas business district. On the school premises you will see hyundai vans with school-bus / school-service franchise authorized by the LTFRB or Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board. At first, I thought that this school only have this hyundai vans with school-service franchise scheme but when I go around other school, I saw hyundai vans specially hyundai grace with school-service franchise; means of a school-bus. By this kind of business, Jay-Vee and sons will run for their money regarding school-service or school-bus business here in the Philippines.





Besides GT Express or UV Express, hyundai grace is feasible to be a school bus or school sevice. It is very popular in Philippines because of the affordable price and incomer earner for the common Filipino. All you need is a hyundai grace and a school-service franchise provided by the Land Trasportation Franchising and Regulatory Board. One requirement turning a hyundai grace into a school-bus or school-service, is painting the whole hyundai grace with yellow and black stripes, which is a requirement to school-bus, and other requirements by the LTFRB.





Other benefits of a hyundai grace as a school-bus are the comfortability, spacious interior, the affordable parts of hyundai grace similar to Mitsubishi L-300 engine, and maintenance; simple change-oil and timing-belt change. Other requirement may arise and be dealt by an owner of hyundai grace for school-bus or with school-service franchise is; besides the approval from the LTFRB you will also need the approval, necessary documents from the school which your schoo-bus or with school-service franchise will cater. Hyundai Grace comes in two variant: standard hyundai-grace; 9-15 seater, and jumbo hyundai grace; 18-12 seater. Guess the passengers will be satisfied riding a hyunda grace.

Actual Image Hyundai Starex GT Express Franchise or UV Express Franchise or Used Hyundai Starex for GT Express Franchise or UV Express Franchise

Here is the actual image of a hyundai starex or an used hyundai starex for GT Express franchise or UV Express franchise here in the Philippines. Here are the details why you would consider to used a Hyundai Starex for GT Express franchise / UV Express Franchise.

Hyundai Starex or Used Hyundai Starex for GT Express Franchise or UV Express Franchise: Interior





As I went inside of a GT Express / UV Express Hyundai Starex the seats at the back of this Starex was already customized. The normal Hyundai starex of this type can accomodate nine persons; but the customization made on this one now it can accomodate 16 persons. This is a big jump in seating capacity which is very profitable for the GT Express / UV express operator.




The spacious interior is also an asset when you used Hyundai Starex as a GT Express / UV Express frachise vehicle; it is a win-win situation for the passengers, the driver, and the GT Express/UV Express operator. The most important here is that the passenger will be comfortable on their seats; compared to Nissan Urvan-Van which has a terrible legroom to the point that you will have a numb experience on your legs especially at the back.

Hyundai Starex or Used Hyundai Starex for GT Express Franchise or UV Express Franchise: Suspension

The other asset of a Hyundai Starex used in GT Express Franchise or UV Express Franchise is the suspension. Passenger will not experience a bumpy ride compared to Hiace Commuter for GT Express Franchise or UV Express Franchise and Hiace Grandia for GT Express Franchise or UV Express Franchise of Toyota Motors; Urvan for GT Express Franchise or UV Express Franchise of Nissan Motors; and L300 for GT Express Franchise or UV Express Franchise of Mitsubishi Motors which their suspension is a leaf spring.


Hyundai Starex or Used Hyundai Starex for GT Express Franchise or UV Express Franchise: Engine

Hyundai Starex of this kind is equipped with a powerful 2.5 turbocharged engine which performs its task. Other brands like the Toyota Hiace Commuter and Toyota Hiace Grandia which has also has a 2.5 turbo engine; Nissan Urvan with 2.7 engine and Nissan Urvan Estate equipped with 3.0 engine which is a powerhouse.




If you are planning to go into this kind of business, maybe you can consider to used a Hyundai Starex. Also the price of this Hyundai Starex it is considered as best choice of investment. For a price ranging from 400,000 pesos and above it is a good buy. Parts is widely available everwhere.