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A big change is about to come in the electric mobility sector in India. Vietnam's VinFast is preparing to directly challenge Ola and Uber through its Green SM taxi service. Starting with 1000 electric cabs in Delhi-NCR, fare of only ₹ 8 per kilometer and plan of 10,000 EV fleet is making this service special. The company's model will be different and more controlled than BluSmart, due to which passengers can get a better experience.
VinFast Green SM is coming to India.
Vietnam's electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast is preparing to launch a fully electric taxi service in India under its mobility arm Green and Smart Mobility (Green SM/GSM). This step can bring a big change in India's automotive and urban transportation sector.
The company has started recruitment of driver partners in Delhi-NCR. According to reports, Green SM is planning to deploy a fleet of around 10,000 VinFast electric vehicles, which will mainly include the Limo Green 7-seater electric MPV. In the initial phase, it may start with 1,000 vehicles in Delhi-NCR, after which there will be expansion in cities like Bengaluru and Hyderabad.
Fares lower than Ola, Uber
The specialty of the service is low fares. According to some sources, the travel fee will be kept at around Rs 8 per kilometer. The company will move away from the traditional aggregator model and adopt a model of company-owned vehicles and trained drivers, which will provide better control over vehicle condition, maintenance, charging infrastructure and service quality. There will be no system like surge pricing, which can prove attractive for passengers.
golden job opportunity
Drivers can be offered a salary of Rs 35,000 to Rs 40,000 per month, along with insurance and other facilities. The recruitment drive mainly focuses on NCR. Vinfast will ensure supply of vehicles from its Tamil Nadu plant, which will promote local manufacturing.
BluSmart has failed
This launch is taking place at a time when the country's leading electric cab player BluSmart had suspended operations some time ago. This has increased the demand for premium and reliable electric mobility. In direct competition with players like Ola, Uber and Rapido, Green SM will try to differentiate itself through 100% electric fleet, better control and sustainable mobility.
Auto experts believe that if the company keeps the charging network, vehicle uptime and customer experience strong, then it can give a new impetus to India's EV ecosystem. Vinfast has already planned market entry of passenger vehicles in India. This step of Green SM is an indication of the company's deep partnership in India.
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