Green SM's Delhi EV taxi launch stumbles as drivers report payouts at a fraction of guaranteed ₹35,000

Vietnam's Green SM, backed by Vingroup and VinFast, is facing driver backlash in Delhi-NCR after recruits say they received as little as ₹1,064 against an expected ₹8,076, citing performance conditions added post-onboarding. The rollout is meant to fill the BluSmart vacuum with a 10,000-vehicle India ambition.

— Source publishedThu, 11 Jun, 2026, 21:53 IST·First seen Thu, 11 Jun, 2026, 22:20 IST·Source Business Today · Latest

What happened

Vietnam-based Green SM's Delhi-NCR EV taxi launch faces driver backlash over shortfall in promised ₹35,000 minimum monthly guarantee, with new performance

Key facts

  • 1,064
  • 8,076
  • 35,000/month
  • 1,346/day
  • 1,000 taxis
  • 10,000 vehicles
  • 90% acceptance
  • 4.8 rating

Why this matters

The driver trust gap creates a 12-18 month window for partnership or acqui-hire conversations with Indian EV mobility players who can offer Green SM credibility and compliance cover ahead of its 10,000-vehicle target.