Electric taxi service launched by GSM in Lao capital

By: XINHUA 1 min read
Electric taxi service launched by GSM in Lao capital

VIENTIANE, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) — Vietnam’s Green and Smart Mobility JSC (GSM) launched its pure electric taxi service on Thursday in Lao capital Vientiane.

According to a Lao News Agency (KPL) report, the service is under the brand name “Xanh SM”. Starting from Nov. 9, residents of the Lao capital and international tourists visiting Laos will have a convenient way to book the electric taxi service through the Xanh SM Laos application.

Xanh SM Laos is planning to expand its operation in the Southeast Asian country and is expected to create thousands of new job opportunities for local residents, said the report.

In addition to providing high-quality, eco-friendly transportation services with zero emissions, GSM aims to stimulate the wide spread of electric vehicles (EVs) by developing a green mobility services ecosystem.

This includes EV leases, and advanced services such as package car rental, travel, and personalized car rental, according to the report.

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