Evaluating only EcoTaxi CR’s profile at its peak — without knowing the outcome — the model ranked Regulation as the #1 likely cause. Documented cause: Infrastructure.
Key Events Timeline
FOUNDING
Rafael Monge and Pilar Solís co-found EcoTaxi CR with a fleet of 22 Nissan Leaf EVs in San José.
FUNDING
Raises $900K from DOEN Foundation and Costa Rican angel investors targeting eco-tourists.
PIVOT
34% suburban trip cancellation rates due to charging gaps; fleet insurer withdraws coverage citing EV repair liability.
SHUTDOWN
Without fleet insurance and charging infrastructure, EcoTaxi CR dissolves in March 2019.
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Documented cause
EcoTaxi CR, a San José electric vehicle ride-hailing startup co-founded by Rafael Monge and Pilar Solís in 2016, raised $900K from DOEN Foundation and Costa Rican angel investors to launch an EV-only taxi fleet targeting eco-conscious tourists and expats. The company operated 22 Nissan Leaf vehicles. Costa Rica's lack of EV charging infrastructure beyond San José caused 34% trip cancellation rates in suburban zones. In 2018, the company's fleet insurer withdrew coverage citing EV repair liability gaps, and EcoTaxi CR dissolved in March 2019.
Lesson
“Greentech mobility needs infrastructure readiness validation before fleet deployment — don't assume it exists.”