Hue City is witnessing a powerful transformation in sustainable tourism trends with the boom of electric motorcycle rental services. Here are the top 5 most important news highlights recorded in the last 24 hours in this sector.
In the past 24 hours, Xanh SM announced partnership agreements with 10 major hotels in central Hue to deploy Feliz S electric motorcycle self-drive rental stations. Instead of visiting agencies, tourists can now rent vehicles directly at hotel lobbies. This strategic move optimizes the customer experience, allowing visitors to travel flexibly around tombs and the Imperial City without worrying about noise or emissions. Feliz S models are equipped with LFP batteries for a range of up to 198km per charge, eliminating range anxiety when exploring suburban sites like Gia Long or Minh Mang tombs.
Domestic electric bike brand Dat Bike has updated its short-term rental service package specifically for foreign tourists in Hue. Specifically, the uniquely designed Weaver++ model is being rented at a 20% discount when booked through travel apps like Klook and Traveloka. A highlight of this service is the integration of Dat Charge fast-charging station maps within the city, allowing a 100km charge in just 20 minutes. This news has quickly attracted the attention of the backpacker community, who prioritize performance and style.
A local startup specializing in electric vehicles has announced a new service package called 'Hue Green Bike Care'. With traffic on streets like Le Loi and Hung Vuong becoming increasingly crowded, this unit has integrated hull insurance and accident insurance for renters into the base price starting from only 150,000 VND/day. This creates a significant competitive advantage over traditional gasoline bike rentals, where insurance is often a vague cost or unavailable. This provider exclusively uses VinFast Evo200 models, which are suitable for Asian physiques and easy to navigate in Hue's narrow alleys.
At rental service points around the Truong Tien Bridge and Pedestrian Street area, the 'Smart Rental' trend is dominating. In the last 24 hours, over 60% of electric motorcycle rental transactions were performed via cashless QR code scans. Rental units have begun applying IoT technology, allowing customers to pick up and return vehicles at different points in the city via unlock codes on their phones. This not only minimizes paperwork but also aligns with Thua Thien Hue province's Smart City development orientation.
The final significant update is the completion of 5 additional dedicated public charging stations for electric motorcycles at the parking areas of Khai Dinh Tomb and Thien Mu Pagoda. This is an effort by service companies to ensure a seamless operating network for renters. This expansion is part of the 'Greening the Ancient Capital' plan, encouraging tourists to use electric vehicles to protect the heritage environment. According to quick statistics, the number of electric bike rental requests in Hue has grown by 35% compared to the same period last month thanks to the convenience of this new infrastructure.
28-04-26 12:15:25
