The eCab App Lets Taxi Customers Track Vehicle Location and Pay By Card
Rahul Kalvapalle — March 26, 2016 — Tech
References: itunes.apple & mspoweruser
eCab is a taxi app that is designed to make it easier than ever for customers to enjoy clear and convenient taxi service.
This taxi app works in a similar manner to Uber. It allows customers to pay for their rides by automatically billing their credit cards, although they will also be given the option of paying with cash money. The taxi app also makes it possible for customers to track the location of their vehicles so they can be kept in the loop at all times.
Given the real and present threat that sharing economy-based transportation apps pose to the traditional taxi business, it makes sense for these businesses to make use of modern platforms such as smartphone apps to improve the quality of their services, giving customers a reason to continue using them.
This taxi app works in a similar manner to Uber. It allows customers to pay for their rides by automatically billing their credit cards, although they will also be given the option of paying with cash money. The taxi app also makes it possible for customers to track the location of their vehicles so they can be kept in the loop at all times.
Given the real and present threat that sharing economy-based transportation apps pose to the traditional taxi business, it makes sense for these businesses to make use of modern platforms such as smartphone apps to improve the quality of their services, giving customers a reason to continue using them.
Trend Themes
1. Mobile Payment Integration - The trend for taxi apps to integrate mobile payment systems is disrupting the traditional cash-based taxi industry and opening up new markets through convenience and security.
2. Real-time Location Monitoring - Taxi apps that offer real-time vehicle tracking give customers confidence in their ride, and present opportunities for taxi companies to optimize their routes and manage their fleet more effectively.
3. Ride-hailing Service Expansion - Taxi apps that expand their services to offer ride-hailing options, such as shared group rides or longer distance transportation, have the potential to disrupt the sharing economy and recapture market share from services such as Uber.
Industry Implications
1. Taxi - The traditional taxi industry stands to benefit from embracing taxi app technology and integrating new features to stay competitive with ridesharing services.
2. Mobile Payment - Mobile payment processing companies have the opportunity to partner with taxi apps to offer seamless, secure payment options that provide greater convenience for customers.
3. Transportation - The overall transportation industry may be disrupted as taxi apps with real-time tracking and payment options begin to compete with traditional modes of transportation such as buses and trains.
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