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.
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.