Billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong unexpectedly discontinued his Green SM ride-hailing service and replaced it with a VinFast VF8.

On the morning of December 19th, representatives of billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong announced the latest information regarding the complete discontinuation of the Green SM Luxury taxi service using VinFast VF8 vehicles.

VF8 will not be used in the SM Luxury Green taxi service - Photo: TL

According to the announcement, all VF8 vehicles of GSM Company will be transferred to FGF Company between now and February 2025 to provide car rental services for individuals, businesses, or retail customers.

Representatives of billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong shared that discontinuing the use of VinFast VF8 vehicles in the taxi business system is the next step after customers have had sufficient time to fully experience the vehicle.

This is how to ensure the VF8 line maintains its core positioning, aligning with the premium segment and meeting the expectations of affluent customers.

Over the past period, the VF8 model has been used in the SM Luxury Green Taxi service to promote its superior features and provide a premium experience for customers.

However, the decision to withdraw VF8 from the taxi system is seen as a step towards preserving brand value and focusing on the high-end customer market.

On the part of Green SM, the company will standardize and provide three main transportation services using electric vehicles, including:

Economy - Save money with the Mini Green range of vehicles;

Standard - Standard for the Hero Green 4-seater vehicle line;

Premium - High-end service with Neo Green and LimoGreen 7-seater vehicles.

Drivers currently driving VF8s will be reassigned to other vehicle types.

According to GSM's announcement, drivers currently using VF8 vehicles in the SM Luxury Green taxi service will be temporarily switched to using VF5 or VF e34 vehicles to continue their work.

According to reports, major taxi companies in Vietnam are currently accelerating the transition to electric vehicles, including Mai Linh, Lado Taxi, Let's Go Taxi, and Suntaxi.

Despite remaining challenges regarding charging infrastructure and investment costs, the transition to electric vehicles is becoming an irreversible trend.

Experts predict that within the next five years, electric vehicles will account for at least 50% of taxis operating in major cities, marking a significant step forward for Vietnam's transportation industry.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/ti-phu-pham-nhat-vuong-bat-ngo-dung-dich-vu-chay-xe-xanh-sm-bang-vinfast-vf8-20241219085509176.htm