Over the last 24 hours, the tourism market in Hue City has witnessed strong shifts, particularly in the green transportation sector. Here are 5 key news items directly impacting tourist experiences and the electric motorcycle rental industry.
Xanh SM Bike (under GSM) has officially announced plans to increase the number of VinFast electric motorbikes in Hue city by 30%. Today, GSM signed a memorandum of understanding with 10 major accommodation facilities in the city center to deploy flexible drop-off points. This allows tourists to rent an e-bike at their hotel and return it at famous sightseeing spots like the Imperial City or Royal Tombs without returning to the starting point. This is a major boost for the e-bike rental service, optimizing the travel itinerary of tourists.
The Department of Tourism, in coordination with electric motorcycle providers, has officially launched a promotion program running until the end of the month. Accordingly, tourists using electric motorcycles to travel between heritage sites will receive a 10-15% discount on entrance fees at designated attractions. This news has led to an explosion in demand for e-bike rentals at private shops. Popular models such as VinFast Evo200 and Feliz S are currently 'sold out' in areas near Chu Van An and Vo Thi Sau walking streets.
An important technological advancement updated in the past 24 hours is the integration of an electric vehicle charging station map into the province's official tourism app. Currently, Hue has completed 15 additional fast-charging stations at major tourist parking lots such as Kim Long, Khai Dinh Tomb, and Minh Mang Tomb. This completely addresses the concern of running out of power mid-trip for tourists choosing to rent self-drive electric motorcycles to explore suburban areas. Rental units have also simultaneously pasted QR codes leading directly to the charging station map on the vehicle's dashboard to support customers.
Private electric motorcycle rental businesses in Hue have launched an extremely attractive 'Combo Green Hue' promotion. With prices starting from only 150,000 VND/day, tourists not only receive a modern electric motorcycle (VinFast or Yadea) but also get one international standard helmet, one heritage tourism map, and a 20% discount voucher at 'Net Zero' cafes in the city. This trend shows healthy competition among rental units, focusing on increasing experiential value rather than just price competition.
According to reports from travel agencies in the last 24 hours, over 60% of independent travelers (especially young and international tourists) prioritize choosing electric motorcycles over gasoline ones. The main reason cited is the quietness and lack of exhaust, which perfectly suits the tranquil and ancient atmosphere of Hue. The fact that modern electric models can travel 150km-200km per full charge has completely removed distance barriers. The market is recording strong growth in 'Electric Vehicle City Tours' organized by e-bike rental companies in collaboration with local guides, bringing a new source of revenue to the Ancient Capital's tourism industry.
11-04-26 12:15:23
