As protests erupt in Spain, Uber’s partnership with one of the world’s most iconic clubs shows how global ride-hailing platforms are embedding themselves into Europe’s cultural and civic life. In a previous article, Divide and Conquer, we described how global ride-hailing giants like Uber and Bolt use what we called a generational Trojan horse. Their strategy goes […]
Operator-first ride-hailing tech arrives in Western Australia. eCabs Technologies is now live in Western Australia with RooRides, starting in Esperance, one of the state’s most stunning coastal towns, and expanding next to other high-demand destinations. This brings us to seven countries and 18+ cities worldwide. Same mission, new coastline: help local operators launch, grow, and […]
Uber, Bolt, and Freenow do not win because they are popular. They win because they are fast. Europe’s taxi and ride-hailing market is growing 10–15% each year. The key question is who will drive this growth. The answer lies in speed. Operators that improve driver onboarding, pricing, driver tools, and support in weeks, not months, […]
SaaS is the new infrastructure, and Europe’s future depends on who owns it. Europe’s streets are changing, fast. The way people move through cities, from airport runs to everyday commutes, is increasingly dictated by the swipe of an app. With the European ride-hailing and taxi industry forecast to reach €200 billion by 2030, and growing […]
Taxi software evolves quickly. The real challenge is evolving with it. After a recent strategy session with one of Europe’s leading taxi operators, one thing became clear: the biggest hurdle to transformation is not just the software. It is the shift in mindset that must come with it. Legacy taxi dispatch systems have real technical […]
What looks like market competition is really a long game of fragmentation, and the platforms are winning. Fresh from the European Radio Taxi Association (ERTA) annual gathering in Amsterdam, one thing is painfully clear: Europe’s taxi and Private Hire Vehicle (PHV) sectors remain fragmented, and that fragmentation is no accident. Uber and Bolt are not […]
As platforms consolidate power, Europe’s taxi industry must decide: compete together, or fall apart alone. Earlier this month, our CEO Matthew Bezzina was invited to speak at the European Taxi Radio Association (ERTA) annual conference, a closed-door forum for taxi operators across Europe. Representing eCabs Malta, powered by eCabs Technologies, Matthew joined industry peers for […]
A major milestone in our international journey, as we expand into the UK with our newest City Partner, Like a Ride. We’re proud to announce our official entry into the United Kingdom with the launch of our newest City Partner: Like a Ride, a Bristol-born, community-first ride-hailing operator. This marks the sixth European market where […]
The Romanian ride-hailing brand takes its next step in nationwide growth, powered by a platform built for multi-city scale. Blue, the Romanian ride-hailing service powered by eCabs Technologies, has launched operations in Brașov, expanding its footprint beyond Bucharest and accelerating its national growth plan. This latest launch marks another milestone for eCabs Technologies, whose platform […]
A milestone moment as Malta’s Prime Minister recognises the global impact of a homegrown tech company. eCabs Technologies had the honour of welcoming Prime Minister Robert Abela and Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Public Works Chris Bonett to its new headquarters in St Julian’s, Malta. The visit marked a major milestone for the Maltese technology […]