What Ecab Perú does

Ecab Perú, legally MAHBUS GLOBAL COMPANY S.A.C., is a ride-hailing and mobility platform operating in Lima and Callao. Founded in 2022 as the Latin American extension of a Spanish-origin mobility brand that previously expanded across Europe, the company operates with a lean team of 5 employees and is currently focused on the Peruvian market. The platform is delivered through iOS and Android applications and offers ten distinct service categories covering economy rides (Ecab), premium air-conditioned transport (Comfort), large-vehicle transport (XPlus), women-only drivers (Ellas), pet-friendly rides, frequent-user discounts (Go), motorcycle taxis (Mot), corporate accounts (Corporativo), on-demand delivery (Mensajería), and fleet management (Gestión de Flotas).

The technology stack is a conventional mobile marketplace: real-time GPS tracking, route sharing, and dynamic pricing supported by payment integrations with Peru's dominant digital wallets Yape and Plin, plus WhatsApp-based communication. No public API or third-party developer integrations are documented. The platform monetizes through commissions of 7% on standard consumer rides and 11% on corporate rides, with transaction fees on delivery. The single named enterprise client is Colegio de Abogados de Lima, indicating early traction in B2B channels but limited disclosed enterprise penetration.

The business model is a thin-margin marketplace reliant on driver supply density in Lima and Callao. Geographic footprint is limited to one metro area within Peru despite stated ambitions to scale nationwide and replicate the model across additional Latin American markets. No funding rounds, M&A, leadership changes, or revenue figures have been disclosed, and web traffic to the corporate site is minimal at 907 visits, signaling an early-stage operation prioritizing product breadth and category expansion over visible scale.

Name

Ecab Perú

Legal name

MAHBUS GLOBAL COMPANY S.A.C.

Website

https://ecabglobal.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ecab Perú operates a multi-category ride-hailing and mobility platform in Lima and Callao, offering economy, premium, women-only, pet-friendly, motorcycle, and corporate transport alongside delivery and fleet management, monetizing through 7-11% trip commissions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lima

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Platform Commission - Standard Categories: Ecab charges a 7% commission per trip from drivers across all standard categories (eCab, Comfort, XPlus, Ellas, Pet, GO). Drivers receive payments directly from passengers via cash, Yape, or Plin.
2. Platform Commission - Corporativo: Ecab charges an 11% commission on corporate trips. In this category, the company invoices the client directly and pays the driver afterward.
3. Delivery/Messenger Services: Package and document delivery services through the platform, adapting to different vehicle sizes with economic pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Ecab Perú is a mobile ride-hailing platform that connects passengers with independent driver-partners in Lima and Callao through iOS and Android apps. It offers multiple specialized service categories (basic Ecab, Comfort, XPlus SUVs, Ellas women-only drivers, Pet-friendly rides, Go discount tier, Mot motorcycle taxis) as well as a corporate mobility service with invoicing and a package/document delivery service (Mensajería). The platform monetizes via a 7% commission on standard trips and 11% on corporate trips, with passenger payments made directly to drivers via cash, Yape, or Plin.

Product overview

eCab is a unified ride-hailing and mobility platform operating as a technology intermediary that connects passengers with independent drivers in Peru. The platform's core product is the basic Ecab taxi service, supplemented by multiple specialized modules including Comfort (premium vehicles with AC), XPlus (SUVs/Vans for groups), Ellas (women drivers for women and children), Pet (pet-friendly rides), Go (discounted rates for frequent users), Mot (motorcycle taxis), and Corporativo (enterprise accounts with administrative tools and invoice billing). The platform also offers a Mensajería delivery service for packages and documents, and a Fleet Management recruitment program. All services are accessed through a single mobile application available on Android and iOS, with coverage in Lima and Callao expandable to other Peruvian cities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• eCab Driver: Driver-facing mobile application for eCab affiliated drivers to receive and manage ride requests.

Products and services

• eCab (Basic taxi) Basic economic taxi service for daily urban transportation needs in Lima and Callao, accessible through the eCab iOS and Android app.
• Comfort Premium taxi service featuring newer vehicles (2015 or newer) with air conditioning, aimed at passengers seeking a more comfortable ride.
• XPlus SUV/Van service with three rows of seating for 6+ passengers, using vehicles from 2018 or newer with AC, designed for groups and long-distance trips.
• Ellas Women-only driver service for female passengers and children, prioritizing safety and confidence for women travelers, with vehicles from 2012 or newer.
• Pet Pet-friendly taxi service that allows passengers to travel with dogs, cats, or small animals at preferential rates, with drivers trained to handle pets safely.
• Go Discounted service tier for frequent users and corporate clients with special rate agreements, applicable through corporate partnerships or mass events.
• Mot (Mototaxi) Motorcycle taxi service with accessible fares, designed for quick travel in peripheral areas of Lima and Callao, using vehicles from 2010 or newer.
• Corporativo Corporate transportation service for businesses and institutions, offering special tariffs, invoice billing, an administrative platform for managing employee trips, real-time service monitoring, and 24/7 account support. Ecab charges an 11% commission on corporate trips and invoices clients directly.
• Mensajería (Delivery Service) Package and document delivery service through the eCab app, with instant delivery requests, real-time location tracking, estimated delivery time, and adaptive vehicle sizing at economic pricing.
• Gestión de Flotas (Fleet Management Program) Fleet recruitment and management program that allows individuals to register as driver recruiters, earn commissions per registered driver, and receive training and support for fleet operations expansion.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lowest commission rate in the city (7% standard, 11% corporate)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Colegio de Abogados de LimaminorOthersThe Lima Bar Association uses Ecab's corporate transportation services for its members, representing a reference customer in the legal/enterprise segment.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• inDrive: Fast-growing global rideshailing player with significant Latin American market share, operating in Lima. Comparable as a direct passenger-driver matching platform with negotiated-fare functionality competing for the same urban mobility wallet.
• Beat: Greece-origin ride-hailing app with operations across Latin America. Comparable as a multi-tier rideshailing service competing for similar passenger segments in regional Latin American cities.
• Cabify: Spanish-origin ridesharing platform with strong presence across Latin America including Peru. Closely comparable to Ecab in origin (Spanish-speaking market entry), corporate-account focus, and multi-category offering (executive cars, women-only options).

Broad incumbents

• Uber: Global ride-hailing leader operating the dominant consumer ridesharing app in Lima. Comparable because it directly competes for the same passenger and driver pool across multiple service tiers, though with vastly greater scale and capital.
• DiDi: Chinese-origin global ride-hailing platform with aggressive Latin American expansion including Peru. Comparable as a multi-category mobility platform (rides, drivers, express) with substantial capital backing competing in the same geographies.
• Rappi: Latin American super-app offering rides, delivery, and payments. Comparable because Rappi also extends ride-hailing (RappiPay/RappiPrime) and delivery services via its platform, sharing Ecab's diversification logic.

Emerging players

• Yango: Yandex-backed ride-hailing service expanding in Latin America. Comparable as a multi-category rideshailing platform entering similar emerging markets with technology-led, lower-cost positioning.

Regional players

• 99 (by Didi): Brazil-focused ride-hailing platform (owned by DiDi). Comparable as a Latin American rideshailing operator with multi-category (99Pop, 99Top) and Latin-rooted payment integrations, mirroring Ecab's local payment approach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/EcabGlobalPE
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ecabpe
• Instagraminstagram.com/ecab.pe
• TikToktiktok.com/@ecab.pe?lang=es

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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