Archive · 2 Feb 2026
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
- When
- Within 2-3 months
- Where
- 5 metros in India
- Why
- To disrupt traditional cab aggregator model and build EV scale
- 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%