VinFast Green SM Electric Taxi Service To Expand To Bengaluru, Chennai – Over 15 Lakh Rides In 5 Months

Green SM already operates in Delhi-NCR and Hyderabad. The company says it has secured an aggregator licence in Karnataka as it prepares to enter Bengaluru.

Green SM India is the Indian subsidiary of Vietnam’s GSM, an electric mobility company founded by Vingroup chairman Pham Nhat Vuong. Its India taxi fleet uses VinFast Limo Green electric MPVs. Green SM plans to extend its all-electric taxi service to Bengaluru and Chennai, adding two cities to an Indian network that currently covers Delhi-NCR and Hyderabad.

Green SM Secures Karnataka Aggregator Licence

Green SM says it has obtained aggregator licences in Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka under the respective state frameworks. The first three jurisdictions cover its Delhi-NCR operations, while the Karnataka licence supports its planned Bengaluru rollout. The company says it is working with local authorities and partners to prepare for expansion.

Chennai is also on the rollout plan. Green SM’s announcement gives no update on a Tamil Nadu aggregator licence or a launch date for either of the two cities. The six states and territories cited by the company include Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh in the NCR, Telangana through its Hyderabad operations, and Karnataka and Tamil Nadu through the planned expansion.

Green SM Disputes Rs 8 Per Km Fare Reports

Green SM used the expansion announcement to address reports that its taxis charge Rs 8 per kilometre. The company said those reports were inaccurate and that its fares would comply with applicable local regulations, including government-notified fare requirements in each market.

Green SM India’s website lists different fare slabs for its Limo service in Delhi-NCR, Hyderabad and Chennai. In Delhi-NCR, the first 8 km cost Rs 230, followed by Rs 18 per km for kilometres 9–12, Rs 20 per km for kilometres 13–15 and Rs 28 per km from kilometre 16.

In Hyderabad, the first 5 km cost Rs 205, followed by Rs 23 per km for kilometres 6–8 and Rs 17 per km from kilometre 9. For Chennai, where the rollout is planned, Green SM lists Rs 208 for the first 4 km, Rs 47 per km for kilometres 5–8 and Rs 21 per km from kilometre 9. The listed rates include GST and passenger insurance. The app shows the fare before booking, and the final trip cost can vary with actual distance, discounts, surcharges, tolls and other fees.

Limo Green Taxi Most Sold VinFast in India

The Limo Green electric MPV used by Green SM was also VinFast’s best-selling model in India in H1 FY27. At 7,192 units, it accounted for 54.05% of VinFast’s total Indian sales of 13,307 units. The VF7 was next with 3,519 units, followed by the VF6 at 2,076 units and the MPV7 at 520 units. In related news, MPV7 got a massive price cut of Rs 4 lakh.

Green SM is positioning its Limo service as a premium electric taxi option. The company promises trained, courteous drivers and clean, spacious cabins in its VinFast Limo Green MPVs, which come equipped with airbags. Passengers can see the fare before confirming a ride, choose from multiple payment options and access promotions through the Green SM app.

Over 15 Lakh Rides In Five Months

Green SM entered Delhi-NCR in June 2026 with thousands of VinFast Limo Green electric vehicles. The company’s figure of more than 15 lakh completed rides covers its Indian operations. Green SM is also accelerating the rollout of dedicated airport pickup areas, although it has yet to identify the airports that will get those facilities or give a timeline.

Green SM India CEO Rohit Sharma said the expansion would give more customers access to electric taxis and create earning opportunities for local drivers. The company says existing taxi drivers will be able to participate in its electric mobility service and that it plans to offer professional training and welfare support. It expects to create thousands of earning opportunities across the markets it serves and plans to enter.