Green GSM continues to show its commitment to making the daily commute in the Philippines hassle-free, as it has signed a series of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and deposit agreements with transport companies and cooperatives in the Philippines.
The company said that the signed agreements involve 75 transport companies and cooperatives operating across multiple provinces and cities in the Philippines, including Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Cagayan de Oro, Cavite, Pampanga, Bacolod, Batangas, Baguio, and Ozamiz. The MOUs state that Green GSM and its partner transport companies will be deploying up to 18,497 VinFast electric vehicles for passenger transport operations across the Philippines.
The 18,497 EV units will be a combination of direct investment and long-term leasing arrangements. The EV units include the VinFast VF 5/Herio Green and Limo Green models, which are said to be optimized for ride-hailing and passenger transport operations. The MOUs further expand Green GSM’s standardized all-electric mobility platform across major urban markets in Southeast Asia.
Speaking of which, Green GSM shared that the Philippines plays a key role in its regional expansion strategy. The new agreement follows the initial deployment of 2,500 vehicles in collaboration with Xentro Group.
“This partnership reflects a broader shift underway across the transport industry, where scale, efficiency, and sustainability are becoming increasingly interconnected. Green GSM’s platform provides a structured approach to deploying electric mobility, combining operational clarity with long-term growth potential. We see this not only as an opportunity in the Philippines, but as part of a wider transformation of urban mobility across Southeast Asia,” Asia Prime Force Corporation CEO Gio Colmenares said.
“Electrifying transportation is no longer a future trend, but an ongoing transition already taking place across major urban centers worldwide. Southeast Asia stands out as one of the most dynamic regions for this shift,” GSM Global CEO Nguyen Van Thanh expressed.
Following the signing, partners are expected to complete vehicle orders and begin phased operations throughout 2026. The expansion further reinforces the transition toward large-scale electrification of urban transport networks in the Philippines.
Autocar’s Take
Green GSM is determined to push for electric vehicles as the new workhorses for public transportation. As a testament to this, it has partnered with 75 transport companies in the Philippines to be able to deploy almost 18,500 EV units that will be used for ride-hailing and passenger transport operations.
Among the vehicles included in the program are the VinFast VF 5/Herio Green and Limo Green models. As such, the said EVs further expand Green GSM’s standardized all-electric mobility platform across major urban markets in Southeast Asia. The deployment of new Green GSM EV units in the Philippines is expected to be completed this year.
