Green SM will provide first-aid training to more than 300,000 drivers across Vietnam, according to the company’s announcement. The program is run with the Vinmec healthcare system and VinUni, and it is described by the company as the largest first-aid training effort for drivers in Vietnam to date. For international readers watching Vietnam’s green transition, the move is notable because it treats driver capability as part of service quality, alongside electric vehicles and digital dispatch systems.
The initiative supports the national plan for an out-of-hospital emergency care system for the 2026 to 2030 period, approved by the Prime Minister in Decision No. 1515/QD-TTg dated August 10, 2026. One goal of the plan is for at least 1 percent of the population to receive practical training in first-aid and initial emergency skills. A large ride-hailing fleet offers a practical channel for that goal, because drivers are already present on streets, at pickup points and in residential areas throughout the day.
Training Built Around Real Road Situations
The curriculum covers two main groups of situations. The road traffic group includes bleeding wounds, fractures, head injuries and spinal injuries. The medical emergency group includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation, early recognition of stroke signs under the BE-FAST principle, airway obstruction caused by foreign objects, heatstroke and alcohol poisoning. Special situations include drowning victims and unexpected childbirth. This structure matters for investors assessing operating standards, because it shows a defined curriculum rather than a general awareness campaign.
Drivers are often the first people to reach an incident scene. In many cases, a driver arrives before an ambulance can reach the location, according to the company’s announcement. Early action by a trained bystander can help keep a person stable and can make the handover to professional responders clearer and faster. The program therefore links community safety to the daily operation of a large electric fleet.
Short Online Modules and Hands-On Practice
The program uses 15 short online modules delivered by video, with each lesson lasting two to three minutes. The format is designed to fit driver schedules. Technical skills are taught and practiced in person on training models at Vinmec or VinUni facilities, under the guidance of medical staff. At the end of the course, instructors assess learners through an online test.
This blended model addresses a familiar scale challenge. A fleet of 300,000 drivers cannot pause operations for long classroom courses, yet first-aid skills require corrected physical practice, especially for chest compressions and airway management. Short video lessons provide a consistent knowledge base, while in-person sessions allow instructors to correct technique directly. For a platform expanding across markets, a repeatable training format is also easier to standardize and audit.
What the Program Signals for Green Mobility
Pham Nhat Minh Hoang, General Director of Green and Smart Mobility Joint Stock Company (GSM), said the company’s 300,000 drivers complete millions of green trips every day, according to the company’s announcement. He noted that drivers are often the first to arrive when someone needs health assistance, and that first-aid skills protect passengers while also helping drivers support the wider public. The company framed the program as both a service standard and a contribution to community benefit.
After Vietnam, Green SM plans to extend the program to suitable international markets, with each green driver acting as a preventive health worker, according to the company’s announcement. Related reading: Green SM Launches All-Electric Taxi Service in Los Angeles, VinFast Revenue Rises 85.5 Percent in Second Quarter, and Zero Down Payment: How VinFast Is Lowering the Entry Barrier to EV Ownership in Vietnam.
For followers of Vietnam’s green economy, the initiative adds a social dimension to electrification. Electric fleets reduce tailpipe emissions, but trust in a mobility platform also depends on safety, training and incident readiness. A large-scale, hospital-linked training program suggests that operating maturity, not only fleet size, will shape competition in the next phase of electric mobility in Vietnam and in export markets.
Sources: according to the company’s announcement (Green SM, Vinmec and VinUni).
