VinFast Green SM wins Bengaluru approval as taxi unions push back
In short
VinFast’s Green SM has been approved to launch its electric cab service in Bengaluru. The service has already debuted in Delhi-NCR and Hyderabad, and taxi unions in Bengaluru are opposing it over low fares, driver earnings and vehicle compliance.
The fight with unions could affect how quickly the service grows there.
What the reporting says
VinFast’s Green SM received approval to launch its electric cab service in Bengaluru, after earlier debuts in Delhi-NCR and Hyderabad. A Mint Companies summary said local taxi unions oppose the move, citing low fares, driver earnings and vehicle compliance concerns. The approval clears the way for the app-based EV cab service to enter a new city even as resistance builds from the local taxi trade.
Why it matters
VinFast’s Green SM has secured approval to start its electric cab service in Bengaluru, following launches in Delhi-NCR and Hyderabad. Local taxi unions are opposing the move over concerns about fares, driver income and whether the vehicles comply with rules. The issue affects the company’s city expansion plans and could shape how smoothly the service scales in the market.