VinFast Still Investigating Green SM Accident in East Bekasi

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA – VinFast Indonesia’s CEO, Kariyanto Hardjosoemarto, said that the company is still conducting an investigation into the accident involving an electric vehicle from Vietnam, Green SM Indonesia, with a train in the area of Bekasi Timur Station, West Java, on Monday night (27/4/2026). “The investigation is still ongoing, so we cannot provide technical details at this time,” said Kariyanto Hardjosoemarto when confirmed in Jakarta on Tuesday (28/4/2026). According to him, the company always prioritises safety aspects, which form the main foundation for their partners. Therefore, the company continues to provide education to VinFast vehicle users in the country. As additional information, the Green SM online transportation service company uses variants of electric vehicles produced by VinFast. “Safety is always our top priority. We continue to educate users to prioritise safety and vigilance, especially in high-risk areas like railway crossings,” he said. Previously, the Vietnamese electric-based transportation service company had spoken out regarding the accident involving one of their vehicles with a passing train in the railway crossing area near Bekasi Timur Station on Monday (27/4) night. In a written statement shared on the company’s official Instagram account @id.greensm on Tuesday, Green SM Indonesia stated that the company has provided relevant information to the authorities regarding the accident incident. “We have provided relevant information to the authorities and fully support the ongoing investigation process,” said the Vietnamese electric taxi company. The company reaffirmed its commitment to implementing safety standards to ensure the safety of service users and the wider community. “Safety remains our top priority. We are committed to maintaining high safety standards through operational systems, supervision, and continuous service improvements,” said the company.