What Xpress Super App does

Xpress Super App (legally PARA XPRESS TECHNOLOGY SERVICES INC.) is a Philippine-based multi-service super app that bundles ride-hailing, courier, food delivery, grocery delivery, and digital payments into a single mobile application. The platform operates as a two-sided marketplace connecting consumers with driver-partners and merchant-partners, with products spanning Xpress Ride (moto-taxi, sedan, SUV, E-trike, multi-cab, van, minibus), Xpress Eats, Xpress Mart, Xpress Send courier, Xpay digital wallet (with GCash and Maya interoperability), Scan & Ride QR-based booking, and Xpress for Business enterprise accounts. The technology stack is mobile-first and built around real-time GPS ride matching, digital payment processing, and a connected dispatch system linking passenger and driver apps.

The company monetizes primarily through transaction fees: a passenger Platform Fee layered on top of LTFRB-regulated taxi meter fares, a Driver Service Fee of up to 20% of the completed fare, marketplace commissions from food and grocery merchants, and enterprise contracts under Xpress for Business. Go-to-market combines consumer self-serve acquisition through Google Play and the App Store, direct enterprise sales for the corporate segment, and a distinctive channel-partner motion via Local Government Unit (LGU) partnerships that structure transport in tourism municipalities such as Boracay (LGU of Malay and BLTMPC) and El Nido (in development). The company is a sister company of Cebuana Lhuillier, which provides financial backing and supports driver-side financing (notably for VOLTAI electric motorcycles now deployed commercially across Manila). Operations are headquartered in Pasig City with a regional office in Boracay, and the team is in the 11-50 employee range with approximately 50 open roles listed.

Name

Xpress Super App

Legal name

PARA XPRESS TECHNOLOGY SERVICES INC.

Website

https://xpress.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Xpress Super App is a Philippine multi-service mobile platform offering ride-hailing (moto, car, E-trike, van), courier, food and grocery delivery, and a digital wallet (Xpay), serving individual consumers, merchants, LGU partners, and enterprise clients as a sister company of Cebuana Lhuillier.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Multi-service super app / mobility platform

NAICS

Taxi and Ridesharing Services (485310)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Delivery-Enabled Super-Apps with Ride-Hailing (Multi-Vertical Mobility Platforms) (TLAFAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Super-App Wallets & Mini-Program Payments (FSAMAEAE), Ride-Hailing Super-Apps (Multi-Vertical Mobility + Delivery) (THADADAJ)

Keywords

• Ride-hailing services
• Food delivery platform
• Grocery delivery
• Courier services
• Mobile payments

Headquarters

HQ city

Pasig

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Ride Transaction Fees (Passenger): Xpress charges passengers a Platform Fee on top of LTFRB-regulated taxi meter fares. The platform fee supports digital services, technology infrastructure, payment processing, and safety tools. For example, a ₱150 taxi meter fare includes a ₱69 platform fee.
2. Driver Service Fee: Xpress charges drivers a Service Fee calculated as a percentage of the total fare per completed transaction. The fee may be up to 20% of the consumer fare, deducted from driver earnings and remitted through the Xpress Wallet system.
3. Food Delivery (Xpress Eats): Commission-based revenue from restaurant partners for delivery services through the Xpress Eats platform. Merchants benefit from reduced commissions and partner rebates.
4. Grocery Delivery (Xpress Mart): Revenue from grocery delivery commissions charged to merchant partners for order fulfillment through the Xpress Mart service.
5. Xpress for Business Enterprise Solutions: Corporate accounts pay for employee transportation, document deliveries, and meal programs managed through the Xpress platform for business clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Xpress Super App is a Philippine multi-service super app offering ride-hailing, food delivery, grocery delivery, courier/parcel services, and an in-app digital wallet through a single mobile application. It operates a two-sided marketplace connecting passengers with partner drivers and restaurants/grocers with delivery customers. Enterprise clients access Xpress for Business for corporate transportation and meal programs, while Local Government Units deploy branded transport services such as Boracay Xpress.

Product overview

Xpress Super App is a Philippine-based multi-service super app platform offering a unified mobile application that bundles ride-hailing (Xpress Ride), food delivery (Xpress Eats), grocery delivery (Xpress Mart), courier services (Xpress Send), and digital payments (Xpay) into a single ecosystem. The platform operates on a two-sided marketplace model connecting consumers with driver-partners and merchant-partners. Enterprise clients are served through Xpress for Business, while Xpress partners with Local Government Units (LGUs) for community-specific transport solutions such as Boracay Xpress and El Nido Xpress. The platform is a sister company of Cebuana Lhuillier and was recognized by Forbes Asia in 2025 for its innovative use of AI and deep technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Boracay Xpress: Island transport solution in Boracay, a partnership with Local Government Unit of Malay and Boracay Land Transportation Multi-Purpose Cooperative (BLTMPC). Offers e-trikes, multi-cabs, vans, and minibuses.
• El Nido Xpress
• Xpress Ride
• Xpress Eats
• Xpress Mart
• Xpay
• Xpress for Business

Products and services

• Xpress Ride Multi-vehicle ride-hailing service for urban commuters, tourists, and residents in the Philippines, offering on-demand and scheduled transport via the Xpress mobile app.
• Xpress Eats Food delivery marketplace service enabling consumers to order from partner restaurants and cafes for delivery within the Xpress app, with merchants onboarded via the Merchant portal.
• Xpress Mart Grocery delivery marketplace service for ordering grocery items from partner merchants for home delivery within the Xpress app.
• Xpress Send On-demand courier and parcel delivery service for individuals and businesses using the Xpress driver network.
• Xpay In-app digital payment wallet that supports cash top-ups, cashless payments for Xpress services, and interoperability with Philippine e-wallets GCash and Maya.
• Xpress for Business Enterprise solution for Philippine companies of any size to manage employee transportation, business travel, corporate meal programs, and document deliveries through a centralized dashboard.
• Boracay Xpress Branded island transport service for Boracay offering E-trike, multi-cab, van, and minibus options through a partnership with the LGU of Malay and BLTMPC.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and emerging.

• VOLTAIcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2026VOLTAI supplies electric motorcycles for integration into the Xpress ride-hailing platform. Electric motorcycles are being deployed in Manila and other urban centers, marking transition from pilot projects to commercial use. This partnership supports Xpress's sustainable mobility initiatives and electric vehicle financing plans.
• Boracay Land Transportation Multi-Purpose Cooperative (BLTMPC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerXpress partners with BLTMPC cooperative to provide seamless transport service in Boracay island. The cooperative represents local drivers and provides the operational backbone for Boracay Xpress, enabling formal employment for local transport operators.
• Local Government Unit of MalaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerXpress partners with the Local Government Unit of Malay (Boracay municipality) to bring transformative transport services to the island. The LGU collaboration aims to enhance quality of life for residents and support eco-tourism through structured transportation.
• El Nido LGUemergingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEl Nido Xpress partnership is under development, with logo displayed as 'coming soon' on the LGU partnerships page. This will expand Xpress's island transport model to El Nido, Palawan.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lalamove: SEA on-demand delivery and logistics platform with strong presence in the Philippines. Comparable to Xpress Send's courier and last-mile delivery capability, serving both consumers and enterprises.
• Grab Holdings: Leading Southeast Asian super-app offering ride-hailing, food delivery, and digital payments. Directly comparable to Xpress's multi-vertical model in the Philippines, with much larger scale and capital base.
• JoyRide: Philippine multi-vertical mobility platform offering ride-hailing, delivery, and logistics. Directly comparable to Xpress in geography, product breadth, and target customer segments.
• Angkas: Philippine motorcycle ride-hailing pioneer offering moto-taxi and parcel delivery. Competes with Xpress Ride on two-wheel mobility and shares the Philippine regulatory environment.
• Move It: Philippine motorcycle ride-hailing and delivery platform. Competes with Xpress Ride on two-wheel mobility, focusing on driver welfare and rider safety within the same Philippine market.
• TokTok: Philippine peer-to-peer ride-hailing and delivery platform operating a similar two-sided marketplace model. Competes with Xpress on motorcycle and car ride-hailing across Philippine urban markets.

Emerging players

• Maya (PayMaya): Philippine digital bank and e-wallet integrated into Xpress via Xpay. Comparable as a payment and financial-services platform; potential partner-competitor as it expands into embedded finance for merchants.
• GCash: Philippine dominant e-wallet integrated with Xpress via Xpay. While integrated rather than directly competitive today, GCash's own merchant and transport ambitions could shift the relationship to competition.
• Foodpanda: SEA food delivery leader (part of Delivery Hero) operating in the Philippines. Direct overlap with Xpress Eats in food delivery, though without the broader super-app suite.

Broad incumbents

• GoTo/Gojek: Indonesian super-app combining ride-hailing, delivery, and payments. Comparable in multi-vertical structure, though not directly competing in the Philippines; serves as a strategic benchmark for the super-app model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/XpressSuperapp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/xpressphilippines
• Instagraminstagram.com/xpressphilippines
• TikToktiktok.com/@xpressphilippines

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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