Green SM Launches VinFast EV Taxi Service In Los Angeles, Marking North American Debut

VinGroup announced Green SM officially launched its all-electric taxi service in Los Angeles, California, on October 13, 2026, marking the Vietnamese mobility company’s first entry into North America and its ninth global market. The company aims to provide modern, safe transportation, professionally operated services and competitive fares to improve everyday travel for local residents.

Entering Los Angeles brings Green SM into one of the world’s most dynamic and demanding transportation markets, marking another step in the company’s international expansion following its growth across Asia and Europe.

Beginning October 13, customers can book Green SM rides through the Green SM app, call the company’s hotline or hail a vehicle directly on the street. Its expanding service network will accommodate various transportation needs, including everyday trips, longer journeys and airport transfers.

Green SM is committed to delivering a high-quality customer experience through its five promises: Good Cars, Good Drivers, Good Price, Good Experience and Good for the Environment. In Los Angeles, the company operates a 100% all-electric fleet of VinFast vehicles, including spacious, smooth and modern VinFast VF 8 models. Its drivers are carefully selected, thoroughly trained, professional and courteous. Customers also receive transparent fare information, promotional offers and attentive, reliable service designed to make rides cleaner, more comfortable and dependable.

To celebrate its Los Angeles launch, Green SM is offering new customers 50% off fares, up to $12 per ride, on their first five trips after signing up. Customers will also receive complimentary Green Pass membership, which includes 10 discount vouchers per month, each providing 30% off fares up to $10 per ride.

Hoang Thanh Hang, CEO of Green SM in the United States, said the American market represents an important milestone in the company’s growth. She emphasized that the company intends to build trust with customers, drivers and local communities one journey at a time. Drawing on its international experience, Green SM believes the future of electric mobility depends not only on operating an all-electric fleet, but also on service quality, well-trained and reliable drivers, and genuine care in every customer interaction.

Following the launch, Green SM plans to gradually expand its local team, strengthen operational capabilities, and recruit and train drivers from the local community. The company aims to create employment opportunities while contributing directly to the transition toward greener transportation in Los Angeles and the surrounding region.

Founded in Vietnam in 2023, Green SM operates a green mobility ecosystem across Vietnam, Laos, Indonesia, the Philippines, India, Kazakhstan, Denmark and the Netherlands. As part of its international expansion, the company reports completing approximately 850 million rides covering nearly 6 billion kilometers. These operations have helped reduce more than 800,000 metric tons of CO₂ emissions, equivalent to the amount of carbon absorbed by approximately 36 million trees.

Green SM’s U.S. launch combines VinFast’s all-electric vehicles with the company’s ride-hailing and operational expertise, providing customers with another option for smooth, comfortable, zero-emission transportation. The launch also represents a significant milestone in the global expansion of the Vietnamese all-electric ride-hailing company.

From Los Angeles, Green SM plans to continue investing in its fleet, technology, driver team and service quality, placing customer experience at the center of its sustainable growth strategy in the United States and international markets.