eCabs Technologies expands into Croatia

eCabs Technologies has announced that Taxi Fiume, a leading Croatian taxi operator, has officially begun a phased migration to its ride-hailing platform.

The Taxi Fiume service has launched in Rijeka and is expected to expand into the capital of Zagreb in the coming months.

Founded in 2010 as a premium, tech-enabled taxi service in Malta, eCabs Technologies has since evolved into a global software company, pairing its ride-hailing platform with operational and marketing expertise to help international taxi operators compete in cities around the world.

A €23 million investment cycle has funded that evolution, giving eCabs Technologies the scale and tooling to power platforms in regulated and highly competitive markets.

Speaking from Croatia on Thursday, eCabs Technologies CEO Matthew Bezzina said this partnership marks another important milestone in the Maltese tech company’s international expansion.

“Taxi Fiume’s partnership with eCabs Technologies is a clear signal of intent from their leadership team, indicating a decisive move towards a modern, data-driven operation that can evolve quickly as the market changes,” Bezzina said.

Taxi Fiume will migrate to the eCabs Technologies platform in phases. The first phase focuses on the dispatch system and operational continuity, ensuring current customers and drivers experience no disruption.

Once that foundation is in place, the rider and driver apps will be introduced, followed by a push on customer acquisition and driver growth. The capital city Zagreb is planned as the next expansion market.

The collaboration comes at an important moment for Croatia, where global platforms are now present across major cities and tourist destinations, and where local operators are increasingly investing in technology to remain competitive while maintaining their local brands.

Dean Kovačević, CEO of Taxi Fiume, said the company’s move to eCabs Technologies is designed to strengthen reliability, reduce cancellations, and build a scalable operational foundation ahead of increased competition.

“Rijeka is at an inflection point. We want Taxi Fiume to lead that change, rather than react to it. Migrating fully to eCabs Technologies gives us the technology stack and data capabilities to improve service quality, move faster, and keep raising standards for both customers and drivers. This is an investment in long-term leadership in the Croatian market,” he said.

The phased approach, Mr Kovačević added, is a deliberate choice. “We are taking a phased migration to minimise operational risk. Our priority is continuity for our existing customers and drivers. Once that foundation is solid, the technology gives us room to grow digitally while keeping our brand, our drivers and our local identity intact.”