eCabs Technologies
eCabs joins EU-wide Taxis 4 Smart Mobility coalition
Pictured: eCabs Technologies’ CEO, Matthew Bezzina (left), and Director of Marketing, Erik Polus.
A leading voice for smart mobility and a sustainable taxi industry
eCabs Malta has joined the Taxis 4 Smart Mobility (T4SM) coalition, a network of innovative and socially responsible taxi organisations.
T4SM represents the European taxi industry. It campaigns for sustainable, smart mobility and for local and national rules that reflect the needs of each community, from small villages to large cities.
Its members come from Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Switzerland. Together, they bring deep insight into Europe’s taxi sector.
Why eCabs joined the coalition
eCabs Founder Matthew Bezzina said he was excited to join some of Europe’s leading operators to lobby for a more sustainable industry.
“Joining Taxis 4 Smart Mobility is a natural next step for eCabs, aligning perfectly with our vision for a future where mobility is seamless, sustainable, and technology-driven,” Bezzina said.
“We are committed to playing our part in fostering a smart mobility ecosystem that not only meets the needs of riders and drivers but also contributes positively to the environment and communities in which we operate. That’s because we truly believe that this industry can be a major part of the solution,” he added.
Coalition Chairperson Gregor Beiner welcomed eCabs to the group.
“eCabs Malta brings another important and dynamic perspective to the coalition with its innovative approach to smart mobility and deep-rooted commitment to sustainability. We are delighted that they are joining T4SM. We will continue to work together on a sustainable and stable mobility offer for Europe and have gained another important partner in eCabs Malta,” Beiner said.
Next steps: the European Green Deal
Bezzina and Erik Polus will attend the coalition’s next meeting in November, shortly after the European Commission hearings in Brussels.
The meeting will look at how the taxi sector can support the European Green Deal and its 2030 targets for cutting carbon emissions.
The coalition’s mission is to make sure the taxi industry leads by example in sustainable urban transport. It aims to:
- reduce emissions and traffic congestion
- improve accessibility for everyone
- push for supportive regulation
- encourage investment in technology that can transform the industry
eCabs has a long record of engaging with EU leaders on these topics, including when European Parliament President Roberta Metsola visited our offices.
From local taxi operator to European tech partner
The announcement follows Bezzina’s talk at Europe’s leading taxi and transport conference earlier this year.
The European Radio Taxi Association (ERTA) conference brings together leading figures from Europe’s taxi and transport industry. It is a place to share insights, discuss challenges and explore the future of urban mobility.
Speaking at the ERTA conference in Düzce, Turkey, Bezzina looked back on the eCabs journey.
eCabs began as a small, bootstrapped taxi operator. It went on to compete successfully with global brands across several EU markets. Today it is also an app developer that helps fellow operators across Europe compete against ride-hailing giants like Bolt and Uber.
eCabs Technologies, the group’s tech arm, builds the technology behind eCabs in Malta and other ride-hailing operations across Europe. New ventures in Bucharest, Romania, and Athens, Greece, launched earlier this year, with more markets coming soon.
Erik Polus brings a strong background in marketing and growth, having previously worked at Beat (part of FreeNow). He said eCabs Technologies is on a mission to help the taxi industry compete in the digital age.
“eCabs Technologies has a scalable and competitive ride-hailing tech offering, including rider and driver apps, and a suite of tools for operators, fleet owners, and company managers,” he said.
“We can safely say our solution is proven to be scalable and competitive as we use our tech stack every day to run our business in Malta, a business which includes one of the largest owned and operated fleets in the country, as well as thousands of partner drivers, and a 24/7 call and booking centre.”
“We have built the tools and developed the industry knowledge to partner with businesses that are seeking to not only survive but to thrive against ride-hailing giants,” he said.
In the press: Times of Malta | Malta Today | The Malta Independent
