India, May 20 -- In what is being seen as the race for India's electric ride-hailing supremacy toward the Green and Smart Mobility (GSM), the all-electric taxi arm of Vietnam's Vingroup, VinFast, will launch Rs 8/km EV taxis in India. The firm has kick-started its highly anticipated recruitment campaign for driver-partners across major Indian states. In what signals a major expansion of its global footprint, the company is preparing to deploy a dedicated fleet of VinFast electric vehicles, approximately 10,000 VinFast Limo Green electric MPVs, setting the stage for a direct challenge to established players like Uber and Ola.

As it has begun the hiring process for the fleet, the company is offering a salary of around Rs 35,000 to Rs 40,00...