In a bold move to dominate Southeast Asia’s green transition, Green and Smart Mobility (GSM) officially launched its multi-service Green SM Platform in Indonesia and the Philippines on 13 April 2026. This launch marks a strategic shift from a traditional fleet-owner model to an “Open Platform” strategy, inviting private VinFast EV owners and renters to join their professional mobility ecosystem.
The platform effectively turns VinFast electric vehicles into revenue-generating assets, offering a competitive 90% revenue-sharing model, one of the most aggressive incentives in the regional ride-hailing market.
1. The Alpha: A “Zero-Upfront” Livelihood Model
GSM is addressing the primary barrier to EV adoption—cost—by integrating vehicle access directly into the platform’s onboarding process.
- The Revenue Engine: Partners receive up to 90% of revenue, plus performance-based incentives designed to ensure long-term income stability.
- Operating Cost Hack: Drivers using VinFast EVs will benefit from free charging policies until March 31, 2029, a massive operational advantage that significantly boosts net take-home pay.
- Vehicle Diversity: In Indonesia, partners can operate the VF 5, VF e34, VF 6, and Limo Green; while in the Philippines, the rollout focuses on the VF 5 and Limo Green models.
2. SECTORAL DEEP-DIVE: Indonesia vs. Philippines Rollout
While both markets are hungry for green mobility, GSM has tailored its support policies to meet local regulatory and economic conditions.
| Market | Key Fleet Models | Local Support Policy |
| Indonesia | VF 5, VF e34, VF 6, Limo Green | Focus on “no-loan” access, allowing drivers to start without significant upfront investment. |
| Philippines | VF 5, Limo Green | Comprehensive “Operations-in-a-Box” coverage, including insurance and registration support. |
Editor’s Take:
The “Strike Team” of Urban Mobility
For the Malaysian Business reader, the GSM expansion is a case study in “Scaling through Standardization.” By enforcing structured training and professional service standards on private owners, GSM is attempting to maintain a “premium” brand identity while scaling with the speed of a tech startup.
As Global CEO Nguyen Van Thanh noted, this is a strategic move to build a “comprehensive green transportation ecosystem” that bridges the gap between environmental responsibility and individual livelihoods.