Universal Express Supports using Biometrics for the ''Registered Traveler'' Program

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 16, 2005--Universal Express Inc. (OTCBB:USXP), announced today that USA Today published an article stating that the Homeland Security Department and TSA are very interested using Biometrics for "Registered Travelers" and in expanding this program.

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“Universal Express, and its subsidiary UniversalPost are already providing digital fingerprinting services through Pride Rock Holdings. We are providing these services to some of the largest banking institutions in the world”

Using Biometrics is currently being tested in 6 airports. The premise is to speed through travelers who are prescreened; allowing them to go through express areas to board planes. Companies such as Unisys, Lockheed Martin, EDS, and Microsoft all agree that it would make travel more convenient for frequent travelers who submit to the program.

"Universal Express, and its subsidiary UniversalPost are already providing digital fingerprinting services through Pride Rock Holdings. We are providing these services to some of the largest banking institutions in the world," said Richard A. Altomare, CEO and Chairman of Universal Express, Inc.

"Private postal stores that have already signed up for this service have the experience, and stand ready to test this cutting edge technology to make America, and travel safer. We believe as the popularity of using Biometrics for Airline security increases, other industries will follow giving us an advantage in the marketplace, and locations to provide these services nationwide. We always support creative new ideas that will benefit travelers, the private postal industry, and mostly the general public," concluded Mr. Altomare.

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