Beirut, Lebanon – Under the high patronage of the French embassy and in the presence of the French Ambassador Mr. Emmanuel Bonne, the international transport application eCab was launched in Beirut. The event, which gathered a number of officials and social figures at the Pine Residence, announced the partnership between eCab, an international start-up incubated by G7 in Paris, and the local leading transport services provider Allo Taxi to launch the international application in the Lebanese Market. This global alliance comes to underline another breathrough in the country’s technology and transportation industries, setting new standards for high quality taxi services at the best prices in Lebanon. The global start-up with a presence in 37 cities across 7 countries including Paris, Amsterdam, Dublin, Toronto, Vancouver, New Delhi and Mumbai, continuously growing, seeks to strenghten its international network by joining forces with the best operators in every local market that can reflect the company’s vision through impeccable customer- focused services. Commenting on this alliance, Laurent Kennel, eCab’s General Manager said, “We are delighted to partner with Allo Taxi to deliver together the highest level of quality and commitment to the customers in Lebanon. We both share a strong customer centric approach that can be efficiently rolled out through technology. This partnership with a Lebanese company is a special one to us: it is another bridge between Paris and Beirut.” Being selected as the exclusive partner of eCab in Lebanon is certainly a sign of outstanding performance and expertise. Adding to the local operator’s successful path, this partnership further forges the trust of international companies in the Lebanese leading industry players, highlighting the promising potential and opportunities Lebanon can offer. In turn, CEO of Allo Taxi, Raja Kurban said, “Allo Taxi has been providing safe, reliable and legal taxi services in Lebanon for decades, with a strong commitment to providing the highest level of quality for passengers. As we enter a new highly-competitive era, we welcome eCab as a unique opportunity to provide the Lebanese and international travelers with more services, at better prices. We are now proud to become a part of the global eCab alliance to deliver even more international and local services backed by the latest technological enhancements, and to pioneer a new partnership between most reputable taxi companies in Paris and Beirut.” eCab offers a unique service in Lebanon making it easier, faster and more reliable for users to grab a cab in the city while allowing for a better personalization of their ride. With only one click, the app allows to order or pre-order from a wide choice of vehicles to a selected pick-up address through 3 service levels – the “eCab” service to suit those looking for an immediate order with a low cost; the “eCab+” service, a personalized service that guarantees priority booking and uniformed drivers; the “eCab VIP” service for those who are seeking a high end experience complete with executive cars and drivers – to track taxis in real-time, as well as check estimated pickup/arrival times and rate rides, while offering flexible payment choices between cash, card, or through the app.
International app eCab partners with Allo Taxi to launch Franco-Lebanese taxi service with competitive prices and improved service
