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Green SM launches 500 electric taxis in Los Angeles
Vietnam's Vingroup-owned ride-hailing firm enters North America with a full-time driver model to compete against Uber, Lyft and Waymo.
In brief
Vietnam's Vingroup-owned ride-hailing firm enters North America with a full-time driver model to compete against Uber, Lyft and Waymo. Green SM, owned by Vietnam's Vingroup, launched an all-electric taxi service in Los Angeles with five hundred VinFast VF eight SUVs and full-time drivers, marking its first North…
Green SM launches electric taxis in Los Angeles
Green SM, a Vietnamese ride-hailing firm owned by Vingroup, has started an all-electric taxi service in Los Angeles.It begins with five hundred VinFast VF eight SUVs and full-time drivers.This is its first North American market.
Full-time drivers set Green SM apart from Uber and Lyft
Green SM hires and trains its own full-time staff, unlike Uber and Lyft which rely on gig workers.Green SM also owns its cars.
“Our experience across international markets has shown us that the future of electric mobility is not defined by an all-electric fleet alone.”
Green SM faces competition from Waymo and Uber robotaxis
Green SM enters a crowded Los Angeles market.Waymo's driverless cars already carry paying riders in the city.
The big picture
Green SM, owned by Vietnam's Vingroup, launched an all-electric taxi service in Los Angeles with five hundred VinFast VF eight SUVs and full-time drivers, marking its first North American market.
