Over the past 24 hours, the tourism market in the Ancient Capital of Hue has witnessed powerful shifts in green mobility. With the vision of becoming a sustainable heritage city, electric motorcycle rental services are becoming a focal point for tourists and investors. Here is a summary of the 5 most important news items regarding this service.
Xanh SM (under GSM) has announced a plan to add 200 VinFast Evo200 Lite electric scooters to its rental and transport fleet in central Hue. This is a timely response to the surge in tourists visiting heritage sites like the Imperial City and royal tombs during the early summer. Yesterday, Xanh SM’s self-driving electric scooter rental service recorded an occupancy rate of up to 90%. Customers can easily book via the app at competitive prices, with guarantees of new vehicles, full batteries, and regular maintenance, making the journey through the ancient capital smooth and silent.
A group of 10 boutique hotels and homestays in the Phường Đúc and Kim Long areas have officially signed a partnership with local electric vehicle rental units to implement the 'Eco-Stay & Ride' package. Accordingly, guests staying at these establishments will receive an immediate 30% discount on daily electric motorcycle rentals. This trend not only encourages eco-friendly transport but also solves parking issues in Hue’s characteristic narrow alleys. Popular models like the Feliz S and Klara S, with a range of up to 150km per charge, fully meet the demand for visiting distant tombs like Gia Long or Minh Mang.
The 'range anxiety' of electric vehicle renters in Hue has been significantly addressed in the last 24 hours with the launch of an interactive public charging station map app. This project was carried out through coordination between the Thua Thien Hue Department of Tourism and EV infrastructure enterprises. Currently, over 50 fast-charging points and battery swap stations have been installed along key tourist routes such as Le Loi, Nguyen Hue, and around the Huong River walking area. This allows small-scale rental shops to provide seamless services for long-term rentals without energy concerns.
To anticipate the influx of international visitors for Hue Festival pre-events, many major electric motorcycle rental units have launched special promotions. Specifically, tourists with foreign passports will receive the first 2 hours of rental for free or a 100,000 VND discount voucher for rental contracts of 3 days or more. Reports show that tourists from South Korea, France, and Japan are particularly interested in exploring traditional craft villages like Thanh Tien paper flower village or Chuon village by electric bike due to its quietness, allowing them to fully enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.
The final update highlights the emergence of electric motorcycle rentals combined with personalized itineraries. Rental companies are now providing more than just vehicles; they offer a 'digital guidebook' integrated via QR codes or vehicle screens. Renters are suggested 'zero-emission' routes through famous but lesser-known landmarks. This service is receiving positive feedback for its blend of GPS technology and curated cultural-historical storytelling, elevating electric bike rentals from a mere means of transport to an essential part of the local cultural experience in Hue.
27-04-26 12:15:27
