Blinkit Introduces ‘Ambulance in 10 Minutes’ Service: Gurgaon residents can now request an ambulance through Blinkit and have it arrive in just 10 minutes.
Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa has revealed a new service allowing Gurgaon residents to request ambulance assistance within just 10 minutes. This quick-response service enables Blinkit users to have an ambulance delivered to their doorstep in emergencies.
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Blinkit Introduces ‘Ambulance in 10 Minutes’ Service
Blinkit’s CEO, Albinder Dhindsa, shared a detailed post on X, announcing the company’s initial step towards addressing the need for fast and dependable ambulance services in urban areas. He revealed that five ambulances will begin operating in Gurugram today. As the service expands, users will be able to book Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulances through the Blinkit app in more locations.
Here we present the poster:-
Ambulance in 10 minutes.
— Albinder Dhindsa (@albinder) January 2, 2025
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
Services Offered
The newly launched emergency transport service promises that all ambulances will be fully equipped with crucial life-saving equipment such as oxygen cylinders, defibrillators, stretchers, monitors, and essential emergency medications. Each ambulance will also have a trained paramedic and an assistant, in addition to the driver, ensuring comprehensive care during transit.
Pricing
While Dhindsa did not disclose the exact cost of the service, he emphasized that profitability is not the main objective of this initiative. He mentioned that the service will be priced affordably to ensure accessibility for customers, with a long-term goal of solving the critical issue of emergency transport. Dhindsa also revealed that Blinkit plans to carefully scale the service, aiming for expansion to major cities over the next two years.
This announcement follows another recent launch by Blinkit. Earlier, Dhindsa revealed the introduction of a large fleet of electric vehicles designed to handle bulky electronics and party orders. Currently operating in Delhi and Gurugram, the service is expected to be expanded to other cities soon.
FAQ
How many types of ambulances are there?
From Basic Life Support to Advanced Life Support, ICU ambulances, air ambulances, and boat ambulances, each ambulance service plays a vital role in saving lives and ensuring timely access to medical care.
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