Green SM Launches All-Electric Premium Taxi Service at Soekarno-Hatta

18 Sep 2025 CW Team

Green SM, in partnership with Taksi Diamond, has launched Green SM Airport, a premium all-electric taxi service at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. To mark the launch, passengers can avail discounts of up to IDR 50,000 per ride, equivalent to 15 per cent off, during the promotional period.

Equipped with VinFast all-electric vehicles, the service is tailored for airport passengers with spacious interiors, quiet engines, and ample luggage capacity. Operating from Terminals 2 and 3, passengers can book via the Green SM app under “Green Airport” or “Green Now,” or hail taxis directly at designated airport pick-up points.

“Green SM Airport marks a new phase in our commitment to transform how people move across Indonesia,” said Deny Tjia, Managing Director of Green SM Indonesia. “Every ride is part of a larger effort to align transportation with sustainability and public well-being.”

Dr Daniel S. Palit, President Director of Diamond Taxi, added: “This partnership represents a joint effort toward transforming Indonesia’s transportation landscape. Taksi Diamond welcomes and embraces innovative partners like Green SM to work together with Taksi Diamond Airport.”

The initiative highlights the growing demand for eco-friendly travel and supports Jakarta’s efforts to improve air quality while enhancing passenger comfort and convenience.

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