New Delhi, April 18 -- The shutdown of BluSmart has come as a shock for thousands of customers who relied on the ride-hailing app for their daily commute, thanks to its smooth booking system, courteous drivers and an overall satisfaction. While customers have certainly been impacted, driver partners of BluSmart are facing consequences of the company suspending its services abruptly.

A statement by the Gig Workers Association suggests that driver partners had not been informed about the suspension of services.

The BluSmart drivers are now demanding immediate payment of their pending dues, including earned income and the promised weekly incentive of Rs.8,000, as per a report by Hindu BusinessLine.

As per the GigWA statement, the BluSmart...