Over the past 24 hours, the hottest news in Hue's two-wheeler market is the strategic partnership agreement between Selex Motors and the Thua Thien Hue Tourism Association. Accordingly, both parties will pilot 200 smart electric motorbikes utilizing battery-swapping technology to serve tourists around the Imperial City and along the Perfume River. The highlight of this project is the launch of 10 next-generation automatic battery-swapping stations, allowing tourists to exchange a depleted battery for a fully charged one in just 2 minutes, completely eliminating range anxiety and charging wait times.
To welcome the wave of international tourists arriving in the ancient capital at the end of the year, VinFast's authorized partner in Hue has officially rolled out the 'Green Heritage Tour' promotion. Starting today, tourists booking VinFast Evo200 and Feliz S electric scooters via affiliated apps or directly at service counters at Hue Railway Station and Phu Bai Airport will receive an immediate 25% discount on daily rental rates (starting from just VND 120,000/day). This package also includes free voluntary travel insurance and vehicle delivery within a 5km radius of the city center.
According to a quick survey of tourist transport businesses in Hue this morning, the rental of next-gen electric motorbikes equipped with rapid battery-swapping technology has recorded a stellar 45% month-on-month growth. Tourists, especially young travelers (Gen Z) and international visitors from South Korea and Europe, prioritize battery-swapping scooters for their convenience and eco-friendliness. Major rental shops along Le Loi and Nguyen Cong Tru streets have begun shifting their fleet structures, phasing out traditional gas bikes to invest in independent battery-swapping cabinets linked with local convenience stores.
The Hue City People's Committee has just announced a pilot plan for green traffic zoning on several streets surrounding the Hue Imperial Citadel. From 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM on weekends, internal combustion engine vehicles will be restricted, making way for pedestrians and zero-emission vehicles. This event has heavily stimulated tourist electric scooter rental services. On-site rental agencies reported a surge of over 60% in weekend advance bookings, making electric scooters the ultimate transport for exploring Hue at night.
Another breakthrough in the past 24 hours comes from local tech startup Hue-Ebike, which has successfully integrated a multilingual automatic audio guide map system into its electric scooter rental services. Upon renting a scooter, tourists are equipped with a waterproof smartphone mount connected to the vehicle's GPS navigation. As they ride past famous landmarks like Thien Mu Pagoda, Khai Dinh Tomb, or Nam Giao Esplanade, the system automatically plays historical commentary in Vietnamese, English, or Korean, offering an entirely new and immersive self-guided travel experience.
20-05-26 12:15:24
