7 months ago
VinFast Launches E-Taxi Service in India
VinGroup's Green and Smart Mobility (GSM) is going to start an electric taxi service in India soon.
They plan to have 500 electric cars in five big cities.
The taxis will be based on the VinFast Limo Green MPV.
GSM owns the taxis and employs the drivers, which is different from other cab services like Ola and Uber.
They also plan to launch three new electric vehicles in India this year.
VinFast has invested $1 billion in India and is setting up more plants to make electric buses and scooters.
VinGroup's Green and Smart Mobility (GSM) to launch e-taxi service in India in 2-3 months.
Operations to begin in five metros with 500 electric cars based on VinFast Limo Green MPV.
GSM owns the e-taxis and employs the drivers, distinguishing it from traditional cab aggregators.
VinFast plans to launch three new EVs in India this year, including two-wheelers and electric buses.
The company has committed $1 billion to its automotive business in India, with $500 million already invested.
- Who
- VinGroup's Green and Smart Mobility (GSM)
- What
- Launch of e-taxi service in India
- Where
- 5 metros in India
- When
- Within 2-3 months
- Why
- To disrupt traditional cab aggregator model and build EV scale
Key facts
- Company
- VinGroup's Green and Smart Mobility (GSM)
- Launch Timeline
- 2-3 months
- Initial Cities
- 5 metros
- Initial Fleet Size
- 500 electric cars
- Taxi Model
- VinFast Limo Green MPV
- Investment in India
- $1 billion
- Vietnam Market Share
- 35-40%
- VinFast's EV Market Share in Vietnam
- 80%
Quotes
Tapan Ghosh
CEO of VinFast India
“This year, however, we are bringing three EVs. We also plan to introduce our two-wheelers and electric buses in the second half of the year.”
rediff.com
“Our first plant took 16–18 months to build. We have begun work on the second plant as well.”
rediff.com
Pham Sanh Chau
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of VinFast Asia
“This is distinct from simple ride-hailing services. We will own the vehicles, and the drivers -- always uniformed -- will be employed by us so that service quality is better. We are also open to selling these taxis to independent drivers or fleet operators who wish to use VinFast cars.”
rediff.com
Sources
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