# eCabs: Request a Ride

> Ride Local

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ecabsmobileapplication](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ecabsmobileapplication)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ecabsmobileapplication`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** eCabs
- **Category:** TRAVEL\_AND\_LOCAL
- **Downloads:** 671,508
- **Rating:** 4.69 / 5 (17,450 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.20.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-04
- **First published:** 2013-12-16
- **Publisher country:** MT
- **Size:** 30 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ecabsmobileapplication)
- **Website:** [https://www.ecabs.com.mt](https://www.ecabs.com.mt/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.ecabs.com.mt/privacy-policy/](https://www.ecabs.com.mt/privacy-policy/)

## Description

**eCabs: Request a Ride** is Malta’s leading ride-hailing platform offering thousands of cabs across Malta and Gozo. Available 24/7, eCabs enables users to book both on-demand and scheduled rides easily through its user-friendly app. Experience affordable rides with professional drivers, clean vehicles, and fast pickups.

Enjoy unique benefits through the eCabs Circle reward scheme—the only cab rewards program in Malta and Gozo—offering regular promotions and points that start from your very first ride. The app provides price and pick-up time estimates, real-time driver tracking, multiple payment options, airport transfer efficiency, a lost and found service, and dedicated 24/7 customer support.

With eCabs, booking a ride is simple: select your destination, choose your preferred cab type, request your ride, track your driver live, and pay with ease. Join thousands of satisfied riders and get around Malta comfortably and reliably with eCabs.

## Rankings

- #85,207 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_CAPTURE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.HIDE_OVERLAY_WINDOWS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.ecabsmobileapplication.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`

## Review summary

Users consistently praise timely pickups and friendly drivers, and the app is easy to use. Recurring issues include driver cancellations/late arrivals, price changes/fees, and limited in-app support to resolve complaints.

### Pros

- On-time arrivals and fast collection.
- Friendly, courteous and professional drivers who provide safe rides.
- Reliable service with good customer care and efficient booking experience.
- User-friendly app and generally useful for booking taxis.

### Cons

- Frequent driver cancellations and long wait times / rides canceled without notice.
- Unexplained price changes and extra charges after booking or while paying.
- Lack of in-app customer support or poor options to report issues.
- Some drivers fail to show up or go to the wrong location, causing cancellations.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ecabsmobileapplication)