3 min readJun 7, 2026 01:08 PM IST
First published on: Jun 5, 2026 at 02:05 PM IST
Commuters in Delhi-NCR now have another electric cab option.
Vietnam-based mobility company Green SM on Thursday launched its electric taxi service, Green SM Limo, in the region, marking its entry into India — its latest international market after Laos, Indonesia and the Philippines.
The company said it is beginning operations in key areas of the National Capital Region and plans to expand its coverage in phases, depending on demand. It plans to deploy a fleet of around 10,000 electric vehicles (EVs) in the country, seeking to fill the premium electric mobility space left behind by Blusmart after its shutdown last year.
A fleet of 1,000 electric taxis were flagged off at the event by Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa and Transport Minister Pankaj Singh at the Delhi Secretariat. Haryana Environment Minister Rao Narbir Singh also attended a separate event at Bharat Mandapam launching the cab service.
Unlike Uber and Rapido, Green SM owns the cars operating on its platform.
According to the company, the service will use the VinFast Limo Green, a seven-seater electric sport utility vehicle developed for passenger transportation. “There is a premium market of around 7-10%, which we want to tap. Once we see the results, we will think about the next category of vehicles,” said Manoj Ravikanti, Chief Operating Officer of Green SM India, on why the company has launched its services directly with a SUV.
The vehicles have been equipped with cameras, emergency support buttons and an in-car monitoring system. The company said passengers will be able to book rides through its mobile application, a hotline or by hailing vehicles directly in operating areas.
On why the company chose NCR to its launch operations, Ravikanti said, “Delhi represents India with all of its diversity. We want to test our model and stabilise our operations here, after which we will look at other markets in India.”
The company said its drivers have undergone training in electric vehicle operations, road safety and customer service. It added that the
service would focus initially on daily commuting, airport transfers and business travel.
It further said that drivers from various other ride hailing companies are enrolling themselves as GSM drivers, as the company was offering them a minimum payout of Rs 35,000 a month for two months, following which payouts will be based on performance and incentives.
Company officials said while successors to Blusmart like Refex Mobility and Trevel have focused on employee transportation, around 80% of GSM’s services will cater to the D2C (Direct-to-Consumer) segment.
“India is one of the most important mobility markets in the world. Its scale, rapid growth, and strong spirit of innovation are opening up many opportunities for the future of green transportation,” GSM Global Chief Executive Officer, Nguyen Van Thanh, said at the launch.
The company said it is beginning operations in key areas of the National Capital Region and plans to expand its coverage in phases. (Express Photo by Gajendra Yadav) 
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