Blinkit Launches 10-Minute Ambulance Services in Gurugram
In a move to address the urgent need for quick and reliable ambulance services in urban areas, Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa has announced on X that the company will pilot its new ambulance services in 10 minutes with five ambulances equipped with life-saving technology that will be on the roads in Gurugram today. Ambulance in 10 minutes.We are taking our first step towards solving the problem of providing quick and reliable ambulance service in our cities. The first five ambulances will be on the road in Gurugram starting today. As we expand the service to more areas, you will start… pic.twitter.com/N8i9KJfq4z— Albinder Dhindsa (@albinder) January 2, 2025 The initiative, spearheaded by Blinkit, allows residents to book a Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance through the Blinkit app as the service gradually expands to other cities. The ambulances come equipped with oxygen cylinders, Automated External Defibrillators (AED), stretchers, monitors, suction machines, and essential emergency medicines. Each ambulance is manned by a trained paramedic, an assistant, and a driver to ensure prompt, high-quality care during emergencies. Prioritising community welfare over profit, the service is designed to be accessible and aims to address the critical gap in emergency medical care for the long term. The organisation plans a careful expansion to other major cities over the next two years, with the vision of transforming emergency medical response nationwide. This innovative service marks a significant step toward improving healthcare infrastructure in India, setting a benchmark for timely and affordable emergency response.
The ambulances come equipped with oxygen cylinders, Automated External Defibrillators (AED), stretchers, monitors, suction machines, and essential emergency medicines.
The initiative, spearheaded by Blinkit, allows residents to book a Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulancet hrough the Blinkit app.
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