Vietnamese mobility brand Green SM has officially launched an all-electric taxi service in Los Angeles, California, entering the United States for the first time. The Green SM electric taxi launch makes Los Angeles the company’s first North American market and its ninth market worldwide, extending a green mobility ecosystem that began in Vietnam in 2023.

According to the company’s announcement, distributed via GlobeNewswire on October 14, 2026, customers in Los Angeles can book Green SM rides through the Green SM app or by calling the company’s hotline. Rides became bookable starting October 13, and the service covers daily commutes, longer journeys, and airport transfers.

Green SM Electric Taxi: What Is Coming to Los Angeles

Green SM says its Los Angeles operation centers on what it calls the “5 Good Promises”: Good Cars, Good Drivers, Good Price, Good Experience, and Good for the Environment. The company describes a fleet of “spacious, smooth and modern” VinFast VF 8 models, a driver team it says is carefully selected and thoroughly trained, transparent fare information, and service designed to be “not only greener, but also comfortable and dependable.”

Entering Los Angeles puts Green SM in one of the world’s most competitive ride-hailing markets, where it will compete against established platforms such as Uber and Lyft. The company framed the move as a further step in its international expansion following rapid growth across markets in Asia and Europe.

VinFast VF 8: The All-Electric Taxi Fleet

In Los Angeles, Green SM operates a 100% all-electric fleet of VinFast vehicles, featuring the VF 8, a mid-size electric SUV built by Vietnamese automaker VinFast. The VF 8 is the only model the company has named for its US taxi fleet so far, according to the announcement.

The pairing reflects the shared Vietnamese roots of the two companies: Green SM was founded as the ride-hailing and taxi arm associated with VinFast’s electric vehicles, and its global fleet has been built around VinFast’s all-electric lineup from the start. The company says combining VinFast’s vehicles with its own operational expertise gives LA customers another option for “smooth, comfortable and zero-emission mobility.”

The launch arrives as electric vehicles gain a larger share of the global market. Gasoline cars recently fell below half of global auto sales for the first time, reflecting the broader shift toward electrified transport that companies like Green SM are built around.

Green SM Electric Taxi Promotions for New Riders

To mark the launch, Green SM is offering introductory discounts for new customers. According to the announcement, new riders who sign up for Green SM will receive 50% off fares, up to $12 per ride, on their first five trips.

In addition, riders can get a complimentary Green Pass membership, which includes 10 discount vouchers per month, each offering 30% off fares, up to $10 per ride. The company has not publicly disclosed how long the introductory pricing will remain available or whether the Green Pass terms may change after the launch period — those details were not included in the announcement and should be treated as unconfirmed until Green SM publishes updated terms.

“Build Trust … One Journey at a Time”

Ms. Hoang Thanh Hang, CEO of Green SM in the US, described the American launch as a milestone for the company. “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,” she said, according to the announcement.

She added that operating an all-electric fleet alone does not define the future of electric mobility — service quality, well-trained drivers, and genuine care in every customer interaction matter just as much.

Following the launch, the company said it will gradually build its local team and strengthen its operational capabilities while recruiting and training local drivers, aiming to create new employment opportunities and contribute to greener mobility in Los Angeles and the wider region.

Green SM’s Global Expansion: From Vietnam to the US

Founded in Vietnam in 2023, Green SM has built a green mobility ecosystem that now spans Vietnam, Laos, Indonesia, the Philippines, India, Kazakhstan, Denmark, and the Netherlands — with Los Angeles marking its ninth market and its first in North America.

The company says it has completed approximately 850 million rides, covering nearly 6 billion kilometers and helping reduce more than 800,000 tons of CO2 emissions — equivalent, it says, to the carbon absorbed by about 36 million trees. Those figures come from the company’s own announcement and have not been independently verified.

Green SM said it plans to continue investing in its fleet, technology, driver team, and service quality as it grows in the US and international markets, with customer experience at the center of its strategy.

Green SM Electric Taxi FAQ

When did Green SM launch in Los Angeles?

Rides became bookable starting October 13, 2026, via the Green SM app or the company’s hotline, with the official launch announced on October 14, 2026, according to the GlobeNewswire announcement reposted by The Manila Times.

What vehicles does the Green SM electric taxi fleet use in the US?

Green SM operates a 100% all-electric fleet in Los Angeles featuring the VinFast VF 8, a mid-size electric SUV made by Vietnamese automaker VinFast.

What launch discounts is Green SM offering?

New sign-ups get 50% off fares, up to $12 per ride, on their first five trips. A complimentary Green Pass membership adds 10 discount vouchers per month, each worth 30% off fares, up to $10 per ride. The company has not said how long these offers will last.

How do I book a Green SM electric taxi in Los Angeles?

Customers in Los Angeles can book through the Green SM mobile app or by calling the company’s customer-service hotline. The service covers daily commutes, longer journeys, and airport transfers. Reporting on the launch by Ride Network corroborated the booking options, fleet details, and introductory pricing.