Green GSM, the First All-Electric Taxi Company is Now in the Philippines

Green and Smart Mobility Joint Stock Company (GSM) officially launched Green GSM, the first all-electric taxi fleet in the Philippines, which is the company’s fourth international market after Vietnam, Laos, and Indonesia. The grand launch, which was held at the Quezon Memorial Circle in Quezon City on June 10, 2025, represents a significant milestone in the Green GSM’s “Go Green Global” plans to promote clean, green and sustainable mobility around the world.

Operating an initial fleet of 500 brand-new VinFast VF e34 / Nerio Green battery-electric compact crossover SUVs that offer smooth, quiet rides and zero emissions, Green GSM taxis will first operate in Metro Manila to serve and ferry its over 13 Million residents. The fleet’s signature cyan color blends green, to symbolize sustainability, and blue, to symbolize innovation, which embodies Green GSM’s vision of a modern lifestyle that respects and protects the planet.

Clean & Green, Secure & Safe

With the tagline “Hello Philippines: Move Forward the Green Way”, Green GSM aims to become a new symbol of smart and sustainable urban mobility in the Philippines. They emphasized that by choosing to ride in their electric taxis, it’s more than just getting from one place to another – it’s an active choice to help reduce carbon emissions, air pollution, and noise while enjoying a premium, future-ready transport solution.

To ensure their riders’ convenience, fares are transparently calculated through in-car meters and displayed on the Green GSM app. The company employs professionally-trained drivers, who are rigorously educated in safe driving, etiquette, and customer care to provide a 5-star experience that complies with Green GSM’s international standards. Each taxi is equipped with the Secure to Safe (S2S) monitoring system to safeguard their passengers and drivers alike:

• Secure – In-car CCTV and dash cams provide real-time monitoring to proactively manage risks and enhance security.
• Safe – Drivers are trained to provide peace of mind for every passenger, with special focus on women, children, and the elderly.
• Smart – Green GSM employs advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and transparency.

Grand Launch at Quezon Memorial Circle

During the Green GSM grand launch at the Quezon Memorial Circle, Nguyen Van Thanh, the Global CEO of Green GSM, stated, “The Philippines marks a strategic chapter in our Go Green Global journey. But more than expanding to a new market, our true goal is to ignite a real transformation – shifting from traditional mobility to an electric future that is cleaner, smarter, and more socially responsible.”

Thanh addressed more than a hundred guests during the grand launch including Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Vietnam to the Philippines Lai Thai Binh, Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Frederick Go, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, Department of Energy (DOE) Director Patrick Aquino, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Safety Mentor Col. Edison “Bong” Nebrija, other government officials, dignitaries, and partners from the banking, transportation, energy, retail, technology and media.

Providing Jobs, Opportunities and Solutions

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque expressed her appreciation for the investment that Green GSM made in the country and the employment that the operation of their fleet of electric taxis have generated. Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vivencio “Vince” Dizon was thankful for the clean, green, safe and smart mobility offered by Green GSM, which he believed would greatly help commuters in the metropolis.

Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Chairman Teofilo Guadiz III was surprised with the expediency and efficiency of the business process of Green GSM, which was founded in Vietnam in March 2023. “A year ago, they approached LTFRB with a proposal to field an initial fleet of 500 electric taxis that you see around here,” he pointed out. “Now, they are ready to ferry commuters around Metro Manila with a goal of eventually running a fleet of 2,500 electric taxis.”

Ready to Serve Commuters

Commuters can start riding these clean, green, smart, safe and secure electric taxis using the Green GSM mobile app, which is available on App Store and Google Play. Commuters can call the hotline 02-7777-8080, or hail a Green GSM taxi on the street, or catching a ride at designated public pick-up points throughout Metro Manila.

To celebrate its grand launch, Green GSM is offering an exclusive promotion. They are giving 500 Green Points, worth P500, for users who register and take their first electric taxi ride. Green Points can be applied as discounts on the first seven trips. Valid from June 10 to August 31, 2025, the promo aims to encourage Metro Manila residents to embrace a more modern way to travel and help the company promote a new “GSM” standard of Greener, Smarter, and More civilized mode of transportation.