Green SM Launches All-Electric Taxi Service in Los Angeles

Green SM has officially launched its all-electric taxi service in Los Angeles, California, marking the company's first entry into North America and its ninth global market. The Vietnamese mobility brand, founded in 2023, is bringing its 5 Good Promises—Good Cars, Good Drivers, Good Price, Good Experience, and Good for the Environment—to one of the world's most dynamic and demanding markets. Starting October 13, customers in Los Angeles can book rides through the Green SM app, by calling the company's hotline, or by hailing a vehicle on the street. The service operates a 100% all-electric fleet of VinFast vehicles, featuring spacious and modern VinFast VF 8 models, driven by professional and courteous drivers who are carefully selected and thoroughly trained. Transparent fare information and promotions are also part of the commitment to a high-quality customer experience.

To celebrate the launch, new customers who sign up for Green SM will receive 50% off fares, up to USD 12 per ride, on their first five trips. Additionally, customers can enjoy a complimentary Green Pass membership, which includes 10 discount vouchers per month, each offering 30% off fares, up to USD 10 per ride. Ms. Hoang Thanh Hang, CEO of Green SM in the U.S., stated, "The United States represents an important milestone in Green SM's growth journey. We are not simply expanding into a new market. We aim to build trust with customers, drivers and local communities, one journey at a time. Our experience across international markets has shown us that the future of electric mobility is not defined by an all-electric fleet alone. It also depends on service quality, well-trained and reliable drivers, and genuine care in every customer interaction." Following the launch, Green SM will gradually build its local team, strengthen operational capabilities, and recruit and train local drivers, aiming to create new employment opportunities and contribute to the transition toward greener mobility in Los Angeles and across the region.

Green SM currently operates across Vietnam, Laos, Indonesia, the Philippines, India, Kazakhstan, Denmark, and the Netherlands. As part of its global expansion, the company has completed approximately 850 million rides, covering nearly 6 billion kilometers, and helped reduce more than 800,000 tons of CO₂ emissions, equivalent to the amount of carbon absorbed by approximately 36 million trees. The company's presence in the United States combines VinFast's strengths in all-electric vehicles with Green SM's operational expertise, giving customers an additional option for smooth, comfortable, and zero-emission mobility. This marks an important milestone in the global growth journey of the Vietnamese all-electric ride-hailing company. From Los Angeles, Green SM will continue investing in its fleet, technology, driver team, and service quality, putting customer experience at the heart of its sustainable growth in the U.S. and international markets. The launch was announced via Media OutReach Newswire.