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Ho Chi Minh City has initiated plans to transition all ride-hailing motorbikes to electric by 2030, with a master plan set to be finalised by June, followed by public and expert consultations. This proposal aims to convert the 400,000 motorbikes used by ride-hailing services, a significant sector in the city's transport system.

 

During a meeting last Saturday, city officials discussed the proposal, which includes on-site surveys to determine implementation needs, such as integrating charging stations with rest stops. Post-consultation, a detailed roadmap for the transition is expected by July.

 

Prominent players in the ride-hailing and delivery services market, like Grab, Xanh SM, and Be, rely heavily on motorbikes. Xanh SM, a subsidiary of Vingroup, currently leads in using exclusively electric vehicles. The initiative's broader transport greening strategy includes a vehicle emissions control program, slated for completion by the year's end, focusing on incentives for taxis, buses, and public agency vehicles.

 

The plan also considers policies for buying back and exchanging old vehicles for electric ones and restricting fossil fuel vehicles to achieve emissions control by 2030. As Ho Chi Minh City expands to include regions from Binh Duong and Ba Ria – Vung Tau provinces in an administrative reorganisation, the impact and feasibility assessments are underway.

 

Le Thi Thu Thuy, vice chairwoman of Vingroup, advocated for prioritising electric vehicle use, supporting vehicle conversion, and expanding charging networks. City chairman Nguyen Van Duoc emphasised the importance of green transition as a global trend and vital for sustainable development, announcing the formation of a steering committee to oversee the transition beginning with consultations.

 

image.png  Adapted by ASEAN Now from VN Express 2025-05-19

 

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