Green SM Introduces a Transparent Driver Income Model
Green SM, an all‑electric ride‑hailing platform that operates a fleet of 100% VinFast electric vehicles in the Delhi‑NCR region, has launched a new income model aimed at providing drivers with greater transparency and stability in earnings. Under the model, drivers receive a guaranteed weekly base income of INR 7,500 provided they meet the applicable operating conditions, with payments made every Tuesday.
In addition to the base pay, drivers earn performance‑based incentives tied to the operating kilometres they accumulate each month. After surpassing a threshold of 2,500 kilometres, drivers are paid INR 12.5 per kilometre for travel during normal hours and INR 16 per kilometre for travel during peak hours. These kilometre incentives are calculated monthly and disbursed on the 5th of the following month, creating a dual‑cycle payment structure of weekly base income and monthly performance bonuses.
The platform displays the cumulative operating kilometres directly within the driver app, allowing drivers to monitor progress toward the incentive thresholds in real time rather than waiting for end‑of‑period calculations. Drivers can also charge their electric vehicles for free at V‑Green and partner charging stations, substantially reducing operating costs compared with internal combustion‑engine vehicles that typically spend 60‑70% of earnings on fuel.
The new model is positioned as a response to driver concerns about fluctuating earnings, high fuel costs, and the difficulty of forecasting weekly take‑home pay. An International Labour Organization (ILO) report on platform work in India highlighted similar challenges, noting that drivers often bear recurring expenses such as fuel and internet connectivity while earnings vary with demand and platform allocation. By shifting the earnings focus from per‑trip fares to distance‑based incentives, Green SM aims to give drivers a clearer basis for estimating weekly and monthly income, enabling them to set realistic work‑hour targets, plan personal finances, and reduce reliance on unpredictable trip‑by‑trip revenue.
Overall, the initiative seeks to enhance cash‑flow predictability, support steadier work rhythms, and improve service standards by allowing drivers to concentrate more on passenger experience rather than constant earnings calculations.