Rentapasada Gives Filipino Drivers a More Accessible Path to Ride-Hailing Income

For drivers facing high vehicle costs, fuel expenses, and uncertain boundary arrangements, VinFast and Green GSM’s drive-to-earn program offers a more straightforward way to start earning.

For many Filipino drivers, entering ride-hailing is not just a matter of getting behind the wheel. The cost of buying a vehicle, meeting bank requirements, daily boundary arrangements, and fuel expenses can make it difficult to start, even for those who already have the skill and willingness to drive.

That is the gap RENTAPASADA aims to address.

Developed by VinFast Philippines and Green GSM, RENTAPASADA is a drive-to-earn rental program designed to give qualified Filipino drivers access to a VinFast electric vehicle, the Green GSM platform, and a clearer system for earning through ride-hailing

Instead of requiring drivers to purchase a vehicle right away, the program gives them a rental-based entry point. Through RENTAPASADA, qualified drivers can use a VinFast EV, accept trips through the Green GSM app, and earn from completed rides within a defined operating structure.

Here’s what that can look like for Filipinos looking to earn through ride-hailing.

It lowers the barrier to getting started

One of the biggest challenges for aspiring ride-hailing drivers is the upfront cost of entering the business. Buying a car usually means preparing a large down payment, going through bank approval, and taking on a long-term financial commitment before any income is generated.

RENTAPASADA offers a different starting point. Under the program, qualified drivers can begin the application process with a PHP 5,000 security deposit or initial registration payment, subject to Green GSM’s assessment and approval. Once approved, they can access a VinFast EV without needing to purchase one.

Drivers are also required to meet program requirements, including a professional driver’s license, NBI or police clearance, medical certificate, drug test, and TIN.

For drivers who have the skill and willingness to work but may not have the capital to purchase a vehicle outright, this creates a more practical entry point into ride-hailing.

It gives drivers access to a vehicle and a platform

A car alone does not create income. Drivers also need access to passengers, a platform, and a system that allows them to operate consistently.

RENTAPASADA connects participating drivers to the Green GSM platform, where they can accept trips and earn from completed rides. The program also provides access to VinFast electric vehicles such as the Herio Green and Limo Green, built for daily transport operations.

By combining vehicle access with platform access, RENTAPASADA gives drivers a more direct path from application to earning.

It creates a more structured alternative to boundary-style driving

Many drivers are familiar with boundary arrangements, where they pay a daily amount to use a vehicle and keep what remains after expenses. The challenge is that fuel, maintenance, and other operating costs can quickly reduce take-home income.

RENTAPASADA follows a daily rental model, but within a more predictable cost structure. For the Herio Green, the rental fee is PHP 1,050 per day, with a total daily deduction of PHP 1,300 when the daily deposit component is included. For the Limo Green, the rental fee is PHP 1,350 per day, with a total daily deduction of PHP 1,650.

This allows drivers to better plan daily income and expenses, with clear visibility on what they need to cover and what they can take home..

It comes with charging support built into the model

For drivers, the value of an EV is not just in the vehicle itself. It is also in the support system that helps them operate it every day.

This is why RENTAPASADA is backed by the combined ecosystem of VinFast, Green GSM, and V-Green. The program connects drivers not only to a VinFast electric vehicle and the Green GSM platform, but also to a growing charging network.

Participating drivers benefit from free charging from March 13, 2026 to March 31, 2029, helping drivers to focus on completed trips, service quality, and take-home income instead of worrying about fuel expenses.

As more drivers join the platform, V-Green’s charging network continues to grow alongside the ecosystem, supporting the day-to-day needs of EV drivers and helping make electric ride-hailing more practical at scale. For RENTAPASADA drivers, the goal is clear: access to the vehicle, access to the platform, and access to the charging support needed to keep earning.

It helps reduce some of the biggest operating pressures

Beyond charging, Green GSM also covers key requirements such as LTO registration, inspection fees, road maintenance fees, PAMI, vehicle insurance and CTPL, periodic maintenance, and GPS installation. They will also assist drivers with the TNVS registration/application process, while the required license or accreditation must still be secured under the driver’s name, subject to proper approval.

This matters because ride-hailing is not only about having a car. It also involves paperwork, compliance, maintenance, and operating requirements that can be difficult for individual drivers to manage on their own. By covering selected requirements and providing application support, RENTAPASADA helps make the operating model more organized and easier to understand.

Drivers, however, still cover certain operating costs, including toll fees, parking fees, traffic violation penalties, repair costs, and TNVS registration/application fees.

It gives drivers a chance to keep more of what they earn

Under the program, drivers can receive 90 percent of trip earnings in the first year, and 85 percent in the second and third year, subject to applicable government fees and taxes. This revenue-sharing structure is designed to help drivers retain a larger portion of their completed trip earnings while operating under the Green GSM platform.

Of course, actual income will still depend on several factors, including trip volume, operating hours, route distance, demand, acceptance rate, completion rate, and service quality. Drivers are also expected to meet operating targets, including 250 trips per month, at least 90 percent acceptance rate, and at least 90 percent completion rate.

But the goal of RENTAPASADA is to give drivers a better system to work with: a vehicle, a platform, operating support, charging support, and a clearer way to plan their earnings

It opens a practical path for drivers who want to move forward

At its core, RENTAPASADA is not just about putting more electric vehicles on the road. It is about giving Filipino drivers another way to participate in the ride-hailing economy.

For existing drivers, aspiring TNVS partners, and small operators, the program offers a lower-barrier way to start earning without the upfront cost of ownership.

For drivers who want to start, drivers who want structure, and drivers looking for a more practical way to earn, RENTAPASADA presents a new way forward.