Universal Express Partners with 1-800-TOW-TRUCK and Launches Pre-Paid Roadside Assistance Cards Nationwide

NEW YORK--Oct. 2, 20045, 2004--Universal Express Inc. (OTCBB: USXP), announced today that it's division, Universal Cash Express(TM) has formed a partnership with 1-800-TOW-TRUCK(TM) to provide 1-800-TOW-TRUCK Pre-Paid Roadside Assistance Cards(TM) in all of Universal Express' Private Postal Network (UniversalPost Network) locations and other contracted outlets nationwide, including the launch of 1-800-TOW-TRUCK in Wal-Mart stores.

"This is a tremendous opportunity" said Richard Altomare, Chairman and CEO of Universal Express. "1-800-TOW-TRUCK has an exclusive product that only they can offer. We are anxious to roll out this product line."

"I am very pleased that Universal Cash Express will be carrying our product line" said Joshua Weiss, Chairman and CEO of 1-800-TOW-TRUCK. "Through Universal Cash Express' unique edge in the market place, people all over the country will be able to benefit from fast and reliable roadside assistance when they need it the most. People should not have to throw out their hard earned money just to get a little peace of mind. Our 1-800-TOW-TRUCK Pre-Paid Roadside Assistance Cards offer the motoring public the obvious alternative. And our cards are less expensive than a motor club membership," concluded Mr. Weiss.

"We are continuing to advance our visions and corporate objectives with the addition of 1-800-TOW-TRUCK Pre-Paid Roadside Assistance Cards to the Universal Cash Express offering." said Brett Hudson, President of Universal Cash Express. "Our product offerings are exciting and include ATM Debit Cards, stored value Visa(R) cards, international and domestic money transfers, and electronic payroll alternatives. These items can be embraced by consumers nationwide. Our significant distribution channels as well as the neighborhood retailers that make up UniversalPost Network, provide the perfect platform to establish all of our exciting product offerings."

About Universal Express

Universal Express, Inc. owns and operates several subsidiaries including Universal Express Capital Corp., (including its USXP Cash Express division) Universal Express Logistics, Inc. (including Virtual Bellhop, LLC and Luggage Express), and the UniversalPost Network. These subsidiaries and divisions provide the private postal industry and consumers with value-added services and products, logistical services, equipment leasing, and cost-effective delivery of goods worldwide.

About 1-800-TOW-TRUCK

1-800-TOW-TRUCK(TM) is the premium roadside assistance firm in the country. 1-800-TOW-TRUCK contracts with the highest quality companies, not the lowest bidder. As a result, 1-800-TOW-TRUCK users benefit from being serviced by the finest professionals in the business.

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