Vietnamese automaker VinFast has launched the country’s first dedicated electric school bus service, aiming to improve student safety and promote green mobility. The new service uses the VinFast EB6 electric minibus, equipped with advanced monitoring and warning systems to prevent students from being left behind on vehicles.
The initiative was developed in partnership with GSM and VinBus, in response to growing public concern over safety incidents involving school transport. Most current student shuttle services in Vietnam still rely on modified commercial vehicles without automatic check systems, leaving room for human error.
The VinFast School Bus model features a comprehensive safety platform called Secure to Safe (S2S), which includes facial recognition for student check-ins, door-mounted cameras, and end-of-route cabin inspections to ensure no passengers are overlooked.
The 19-seat EB6 bus is fitted with seatbelts that meet the 2024 Road Traffic Safety Law standards, along with air-quality sensors, an onboard display screen, and air filtration systems. All trip data and student lists are encrypted and shared with schools and operators for accurate and transparent management.
Parents can also track their child’s real-time pick-up and drop-off status via the Xanh SM mobile app, which integrates the School Bus feature.
According to VinFast, the service will first roll out across Vinschool campuses in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, before expanding to private and international schools nationwide in the 2026–2027 academic year.
The launch of the EB6 electric bus marks another step in VinFast’s commitment to Vietnam’s green transition and the government’s Net Zero 2050 target. The company said the School Bus initiative demonstrates its broader goal of building smart, safe, and sustainable transport solutions for future generations.
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