In the past 24 hours, Green and Smart Mobility Joint Stock Company (GSM) officially announced an increase in the fleet of VinFast Feliz S electric motorcycles in the central area of Hue City. The Xanh SM Platform's self-drive electric motorcycle rental service is becoming a top choice for tourists visiting Hue due to its convenience and optimal cost. With rental rates starting from just 120,000 VND/day, tourists can easily access monuments such as the Citadel and Thien Mu Pagoda without worrying about noise or emissions. GSM has also deployed 10 flexible pick-up and drop-off points at major hotels along the Huong River, optimizing the user experience.
A major technological turning point has occurred in the Hue market as local startup 'Hue Green Wheel' announced the operation of 15 smart battery swapping stations located on main roads leading to the Nguyen Dynasty tombs. Instead of taking 3-4 hours to fully charge, electric motorcycle renters now spend less than 2 minutes swapping for a fully charged battery at automated kiosks. This technology radically solves the 'dead battery' anxiety for tourists visiting locations far from the center like Minh Mang Tomb or Gia Long Tomb. Vehicles using new generation LFP batteries are committed to a travel distance of up to 150km per battery swap.
Electric vehicle brand Dat Bike has recorded a surge in rental services for the Weaver ++ model at its Hue branch. According to the latest report, the number of young customers and Western tourists preferring this line of bikes increased by 35% compared to the previous quarter. Dat Bike has launched the 'Hue Heritage Tour' package, combining vehicle rental with a digitized map of the ancient capital's most beautiful routes. A standout feature of this service is the fast-charging capability at partner cafes along the way, where tourists can charge for 20 minutes to travel an additional 50km. This is part of the strategy to turn Hue into a model electric vehicle city in Central Vietnam.
To stimulate sustainable tourism, the Thua Thien Hue Tourism Association, in coordination with electric vehicle rental businesses, has launched the 'Green Heritage' program. Within the past 24 hours, 20% discount codes have been applied directly to tourists when booking vehicles via apps. Specifically, tourists from Korea and Japan – two key markets for Hue – will receive an additional 5% discount if paying via international e-wallets. This program not only promotes the use of zero-emission vehicles but also helps reduce traffic pressure on historical sites with narrow road infrastructure.
The most notable news is that the Smart City Monitoring and Operation Center (IOC) of Thua Thien Hue province is completing the phase of integrating all reputable electric motorcycle rental units onto the Hue-S app. Residents and tourists can now look up the nearest vehicle location, battery status, and make payments on a single platform. This system also integrates a map of public charging stations and battery swapping stations, creating a comprehensive support ecosystem. This move confirms the city government's determination in the digital transformation of the tourism industry associated with environmental protection, making Hue a leading green city in the region.
07-05-26 12:15:24
