Vietnam’s Vinfast supported electric taxi service company Green SM, which was recently launched on the roads of Delhi-NCR, is embroiled in controversies. The company had recruited the drivers by promising them an attractive monthly salary of ₹35,000 to ₹40,000, but now many drivers allege that the salary is not being received on time or is being given very little.

In a viral Instagram reel, drivers are seen shouting – “Give us the celery, it is our rightful money, no one is begging.” This controversy is raising questions on the initial success of the company in Delhi-NCR. Drivers say that the promises of Minimum Business Guarantee (MBG) income are not being fulfilled, even though the company had entered the market with low fares (₹8 per km) and EV fleet. This case is highlighting the challenges of new players among platforms like Ola-Uber.

What is the matter?

Green SM (Green and Smart Mobility) is the mobility arm of Vinfast, which started with around 1,000 electric taxis in Delhi-NCR. The company launched a recruitment campaign by luring drivers with fixed salaries, incentives and stable income. Many drivers considered it a better option than the commission-based system of Ola-Uber. But a few days after the launch, problems in payments surfaced. Drivers allege that the initial promise of ₹ 1,346 per day or ₹ 35,000 monthly guarantee is not being given. One driver claimed that he got only ₹1,064 in the entire week.

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