Starting from the 9th of November, 2023, residents of Vientiane and international tourists visiting Laos will be able to easily book Green SM taxis through the Green SM Laos app on the App Store and Play Store, similar to other ride-hailing companies. Additionally, customers can also hail a taxi directly on the street. Transparent information about the route and fare will be provided for each trip.
Green SM electric taxi fleet at the event
Initially, Green SM Laos will be utilizing the VinFast VF 5 Plus model, which is painted in the brand’s trademark green color (cyan) and deployed in the capital city of Vientiane.
Electric taxi launch event in Laos
The number of cars is expected to increase to 1,000 and expand to famous tourist towns like Vang Vieng (Vientiane), as well as other provinces and cities such as Luang Prabang, Savannakhet, Champasak… in subsequent phases.
Mr. Nguyen Van Thanh – CEO of GSM Global delivering a speech at the event
With plans for nationwide expansion, Green SM aims to create thousands of new jobs in Laos, providing attractive career development opportunities for local individuals without requiring investment capital. The company also strives to optimize income and deliver systematic professional training. Each Green SM driver in Laos will be guided to become a direct “green ambassador,” connecting customers with the brand and contributing to enhancing the green and clean image for tourism in Laos.
Cultural performance with the cultural hallmark of Laos – Vietnam
In addition to offering high-quality transportation services, GSM aims to promote the adoption of electric vehicles in Laos by developing a green mobility service ecosystem. This includes electric vehicle rentals, complete car reservations, travel reservations, personalized car reservations, and more. These comprehensive solutions contribute to fostering the trend of electrified mobility for individuals.
Deputy Prime Minister cum Minister of Internal Affairs of Laos and delegates press the button to launch the Green SM electric taxi service
GSM was established and began operations in April 2023 in Vietnam. It was the world’s first multi-platform green transport model, boasting a 100% electric fleet. Just after six months of operation, GSM achieved remarkable growth in scale and speed, completing over 6 million passenger transportations. The company received high praise from both consumers and transport service providers.
Secretary of the Central Party, Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee and Chairman of the Municipal People’s Council of Vientiane delivers a speech at the Green SM launch event
Following the launch in Laos, GSM plans to expand to other Southeast Asian countries. With its credentials as the world’s first comprehensive green transport service model, combining app, call center, and on-street hail platforms, and its experience in rapid development in Vietnam, GSM possesses numerous competitive advantages in regional and international markets. These factors serve as the foundation for GSM’s “Go Green Global” strategy, envisioning becoming a globally recognized ride-hailing service brand with strong growth potential and the fastest expansion speed in the region.
Customers can find more information about Green SM electric taxis in Laos at the website: https://www.xanhsm.com/laos/ or download the Green SM Laos app through the following links:
Trang Nguyen (Forum.autodaily.vn)
VinFast Electric Taxi “Conquers” the Lao Market: Officially Becomes an International Ride-Hailing Company
On October 13, 2023, Green and Smart Mobility Joint Stock Company (GSM) successfully imported 150 VinFast electric cars into the Lao market to launch the Green SM electric taxi service. This marks the first step in GSM’s plan to expand into foreign markets.
Official Launch of GSM Electric Taxi Service in Laos
On November 9, 2023, Green & Smart Mobility (GSM) Joint Stock Company officially launched the first all-electric taxi service in Laos under the brand name Green SM. This is the first foreign market to kickstart the “Go Green Global” strategy, aiming to become GSM’s international provider of all-electric transportation services and promote the trend of green mobility worldwide.
Preview the upcoming Green SM electric taxi fleet rolling out in Laos
Green and Smart Mobility (GSM) Joint Stock Company’s first electric taxis in the Lao market have successfully completed their final preparations and are ready to hit the roads in the Land of a Million Elephants.
