Legion Cabs has become the first taxi fleet in Australia to connect its vehicles to Uber trip demand, using dispatch technology from Autocab.
The move marks a milestone for the Sydney-based operator, opening up a new source of work for drivers while aiming to improve vehicle utilisation and support future fleet growth.
Legion operates around 175 vehicles across Sydney and adopted Autocab’s dispatch platform in early 2024 as part of a broader modernisation program. The fleet also uses Autocab’s iGo network of trip aggregators. Integrating Uber demand is the next phase of that investment, allowing Legion taxis to receive Uber ride requests alongside existing bookings, while continuing to operate under the Legion brand with its own customer base and operating model.
From a fleet perspective, the change is about adding optional demand rather than replacing existing work. Drivers can access additional trips through Uber without the fleet relinquishing control of dispatch, branding or customer relationships.
Autocab’s role in the integration positions the technology provider as a connector between established taxi fleets and newer mobility platforms in Australia. By sitting between fleets and multiple demand sources, Autocab enables operators to participate in ride-hail ecosystems without becoming dependent on a single platform.
Kurt Murphy, CEO at Legion Cabs, said the shift has already delivered operational benefits.
“Since we began using Autocab’s technology, we’ve been able to streamline our business in ways that simply weren’t possible before.
“Now, with this new connection to Uber demand through Autocab, we’re able to truly progress our future growth plans. Early testing shows drivers are already seeing benefits, and we expect the partnership to be a strong differentiator in attracting new drivers to the Legion fleet as the integration is fully rolled out.”
The integration was delivered in collaboration with Uber Australia and New Zealand, working alongside Autocab and Legion to connect systems and workflows.
Autocab estimates that taxi drivers using Uber through its platform can receive up to 20 per cent more trips, highlighting the potential utilisation uplift for fleets that adopt the technology.
Daniel Lopez, Head of Driver Operations for Uber ANZ, said the partnership model could support both service reliability and driver earnings.
“This demonstrates how Uber, Autocab and independent taxi fleets can partner to achieve a more reliable service for riders, and new earning potential for drivers.
“It is a model we believe can drive growth for operators who embrace market-leading technology, like that from Autocab.”
For Australian taxi fleets facing ongoing competition from ride-hail services, the Legion–Autocab–Uber integration provides a practical example of how technology can be used to broaden demand, rather than compete with it, while preserving fleet identity and control.
