India’s technology landscape has been transformed in recent years, with start-ups tapping into the global trend towards sustainability. BluSmart emerged as a prominent player in this space, bringing to the local taxi market an eco-friendly alternative to traditional ridesharing. With its fleet of electric vehicles and an extensive network of charging stations, BluSmart quickly became a perceived rival to powerhouses like Uber $UBER and Ola. However, recent regulatory findings of financial misconduct by a BluSmart co-founder have led to the abrupt suspension of the company’s operations.