Vingroup's Green SM Receives Karnataka Licence Amid Bengaluru Taxi Union Protests
Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup's electric taxi service, Green SM, has received a licence from the Karnataka government to operate app-based cabs in Bengaluru until September 2031. This move introduces a new competitor in the city's ride-hailing market, currently led by Rapido, Namma Yatri, and Uber. However, local taxi unions have protested, citing concerns over driver earnings and alleging licensing violations, including lack of vehicle inspections and non-compliance with aggregator rules. They have urged the government to review and possibly revoke the licence.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 11 Nov, 08:32 am. Other outlets followed.